Transmission Utility Forester
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC
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Job summary
ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Transmission Utility Forester to work outdoors, patrol energy corridors, and assess vegetation for safety and compliance. You will engage landowners, provide professional service, and support IVM-based vegetation management strategies.
The role emphasizes safety, independence, and a fast-paced field environment, with opportunities for training and industry certification advancement.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred.
- Knowledge of tree identification and GIS/software proficiency.
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record and ability to work alone outdoors.
Responsibilities
- Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per Client standards.
- Classify prescribed work in accordance with field environment and tree condition, including use of herbicide.
- Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
- Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions based on ISA pruning techniques and ANSI standards.
- Communicate plans to landowners and agencies; obtain permissions for vegetation work.
- Audit contractor work for compliance with Client specifications; address safety and compliance issues.
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Job description
Salary Range: USD $26.00 - USD $34.00 (Annually)
We are currently looking to add a Transmission Utility Forester to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ArborMetrics.
Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Utility Forester are a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.
- Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, VOYA, EAP, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability (beginning the 1st of the following month of employment I.e. start Oct 15, benefits begin Nov 1)
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 401K, sick time and vacation accrual (90th day of employment)
- Paid Maternity Leave.
- Weekly Pay Cycle.
- Participation in Performance Incentive and Referral Bonus Program.
- Company-sponsored Boot and Clothing Program.
- Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.
*Benefit eligibility, enrollment timing, waiting periods, and plan availability may vary based on position, employment status, and other applicable requirements.
- Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.
- Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and incompatible vegetation.
- Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per Client standards.
- Classify prescribed work in accordance with field environment and tree condition, including use of herbicide.
- Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
- Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions in line with Client directives and based on ISA pruning techniques and ANSI line clearance standards & principles.
- Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights.
- Communicate work plans to property owners, agencies, and organizations.
- Obtain permissions for vegetation work from private/public landowners and agencies.
- Provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.
- Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies using IVM principles.
- Audit contractor work for compliance with Client specifications.
- Investigate tree-related outages and document findings.
- Address customer service and internal compliance issues.
- Coordinate non-routine work with stakeholders and contractors.
- Report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately.
- Follow all safety protocols, including AMS Code of Safe Practices and wildfire prevention plans.
- Operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.
- Participate in storm and emergency response as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience (education may be required dependent on client contract)
- Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred.
- Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification
- Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
- Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.
- Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
- Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail.
- Certified ISA Arborist is a plus.
- Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
- Utility line clearance or tree trimming experience.
The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.
ArborMetrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at AMS have come from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.
All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
AMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.
We are currently looking to add a Transmission Utility Forester to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ArborMetrics.
Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Utility Forester are a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.
- Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, VOYA, EAP, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability (beginning the 1st of the following month of employment I.e. start Oct 15, benefits begin Nov 1)
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 401K, sick time and vacation accrual (90th day of employment)
- Paid Maternity Leave.
- Weekly Pay Cycle.
- Participation in Performance Incentive and Referral Bonus Program.
- Company-sponsored Boot and Clothing Program.
- Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.
*Benefit eligibility, enrollment timing, waiting periods, and plan availability may vary based on position, employment status, and other applicable requirements.
- Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.
- Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and incompatible vegetation.
- Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per Client standards.
- Classify prescribed work in accordance with field environment and tree condition, including use of herbicide.
- Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
- Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions in line with Client directives and based on ISA pruning techniques and ANSI line clearance standards & principles.
- Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights.
- Communicate work plans to property owners, agencies, and organizations.
- Obtain permissions for vegetation work from private/public landowners and agencies.
- Provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.
- Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies using IVM principles.
- Audit contractor work for compliance with Client specifications.
- Investigate tree-related outages and document findings.
- Address customer service and internal compliance issues.
- Coordinate non-routine work with stakeholders and contractors.
- Report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately.
- Follow all safety protocols, including AMS Code of Safe Practices and wildfire prevention plans.
- Operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.
- Participate in storm and emergency response as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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