Utility Arborist — Field Oversight & Vegetation Management

Atlas Field Services; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is seeking a seasoned Utility Arborist with hands-on UVM background to lead field oversight across multiple Texas service areas. You will coordinate Tree Risk Assessments, hazard trees, and fuel management programs while ensuring contractor safety and quality control.

Responsibilities include field data validation, cost estimation for non-routine vegetation work, and regular client communication.

Qualifications

• Seasoned, practical utility forestry background with hands-on field experience.
• Minimum 3 years UVM experience; 5+ years preferred.
• ISA Arborist and TRAQ preferred but not required.
• Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Field oversight of Tree Risk Assessment program implementation.
• Field oversight of hazard tree planners and supplemental programs.
• Field oversight of Distribution, Transmission and Fuel Management programs.
• Contractor safety observations and workforce audits.
• Emergent client tasks and operations support.
• Feedback on program guidelines and process improvements.
• Technology implementation support and user adoption.
• Quality control/field validation of remote sensing vegetation data.
• Capital project management and cost estimation for non-routine vegetation work.
• Document information related to the client's vegetation management program.
• Regular communication with client, contractors, landowners, and the public.
• Emergency response duties and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tree identification

Reading maps

Independent field work

Technology proficiency

Public/client communication

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification)

Tools

Handheld computer/tablet

Range finder

GPS/Field equipment

Job description

Atlas Field Services is seeking a seasoned Utility Arborist with hands-on UVM background to lead field oversight across multiple Texas service areas. You will coordinate Tree Risk Assessments, hazard trees, and fuel management programs while ensuring contractor safety and quality control.

Responsibilities include field data validation, cost estimation for non-routine vegetation work, and regular client communication.