Senior Utility Arborist: Field Oversight & UVM Programs

Hirebridge; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Services seeks a Consulting Utility Arborist to oversee field operations across client service territory in Texas. The role emphasizes practical UVM experience, field judgment, and ability to work independently on varied terrain.

Responsibilities include supervising Tree Risk Assessment programs, hazard tree planners, and fuel-management projects, plus contractor safety observations, audits, emergency response, and data validation. Travel and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years UVM experience; 5+ years preferred.
• ISA Certified Arborist and TRAQ preferred but not required.
• Bilingual ability preferred.
• Must possess strong tree identification skills and read maps.

Responsibilities

• Field oversight of Tree Risk Assessment program implementation.
• Field oversight of hazard tree planners and supplemental programs.
• Field oversight of Distribution, Transmission and other fuel management programs.
• Contractor safety observations.
• Contractor workforce work audits for planning and trimming contractors.
• Emergent tasks as assigned by the client (tickets, operations support, etc.).
• Provide feedback on program guidelines and recommend process improvements.
• Technology implementation support and promoting user adoption.
• Quality control/field validation of remote sensing data for vegetation encroachments.
• Capital project management and cost estimation for non-routine vegetation management.

Skills

UVM experience

Tree identification

Maps reading

Field oversight

Communication

Driving 4x4

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

TRAQ

Job description

Atlas Field Services seeks a Consulting Utility Arborist to oversee field operations across client service territory in Texas. The role emphasizes practical UVM experience, field judgment, and ability to work independently on varied terrain.

Responsibilities include supervising Tree Risk Assessment programs, hazard tree planners, and fuel-management projects, plus contractor safety observations, audits, emergency response, and data validation. Travel and weekend availability may be required.