Utility Arborist

Atlas Field Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Utility Arborist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, responsible for planning, scheduling, and auditing vegetation management work to ensure project safety and specifications. This role primarily involves outdoor work with the usage of a company vehicle.

The successful candidate will need to conduct assessments, manage utility stakeholder relations, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while being capable of working in various terrains and conditions.

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Qualifications

• 1–7 years of relevant experience in vegetation management, planning, or utility field work.
• ISA Certification required for mid-to-senior-level roles.
• Eligibility for TRAQ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments and develop trimming/removal plans.
• Collaborate with utility stakeholders on work prioritization.
• Track discrepancies and noncompliance trends.

Skills

Vegetation management

GIS systems

Collaboration with utility stakeholders

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Handheld computer

Traffic cone

Job description

Utility Arborist – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Overview

This role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and auditing vegetation management work within assigned programs to ensure projects are completed safely, effectively, within the required specifications and on time. This is a field role primarily working outdoors, requiring the use of a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments and develop trimming/removal plans
• Collaborate with utility stakeholders on work prioritization
• Update and maintain GIS/work management systems
• Conduct post-work audits
• Track discrepancies and noncompliance trends
• Interface and monitor crews
• Responsible for or participate in interruption investigations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1–7 years of relevant experience in vegetation management, vegetation planning, or utility field work
• ISA Certification required for mid‑to‑senior‑level roles
• TRAQ certification preferred for all roles
• ISA Certification preferred for entry‑level or junior roles (Must be eligible for certification within 1‑2 years)

Physical Demands, Conditions, Work Environment

• Employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.

Physical

• Walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time;
• Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties;
• Carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.);
• Operate assigned equipment and vehicles;
• Verbally communicate to exchange information with public;
• See and hear in normal range with or without correction;
• Operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Safety

Safety is a top priority at Atlas Field Services. Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and to the safety of others. The role will require a general understanding and the ability to identify safety hazards and report any unsafe working conditions. The position requires active participation in safety briefings and delivery of industry‑specific safety messages to a broad audience when called upon.

Pre‑Qualifications

• Applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Job Type: Full Time

Compensation: $20/hr. - $31/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Atlas Field Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. The Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.