Utility Forester: ROW Vegetation Specialist

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to inspect and manage forestry/vegetation within utility ROWs, ensuring reliability, safety, and environmental stewardship. The role emphasizes GIS data collection, contractor oversight, landowner relations, and regulatory compliance.

This position involves extensive fieldwork in varying weather and terrain. Applicants should have forestry expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or related field; or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 2 years in utility vegetation management, forestry, or related operations.
• ISA Arborist certification preferred or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation inspections, tree inventories, and hazard tree assessments along utility corridors.
• Plan patrol routes and use GIS/GPS to manage field data and reports.
• Coordinate vegetation work with contractors and utility personnel; monitor progress and safety.
• Communicate with landowners, public agencies, and stakeholders; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support emergency response and storm restoration activities as needed.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

Hazard tree assessment

GIS proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Education

Forestry/Environmental degree

Tools

GIS

GPS

Mapping software

Mobile data collection

Job description

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to inspect and manage forestry/vegetation within utility ROWs, ensuring reliability, safety, and environmental stewardship. The role emphasizes GIS data collection, contractor oversight, landowner relations, and regulatory compliance.

This position involves extensive fieldwork in varying weather and terrain. Applicants should have forestry expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while