Utility Forester & Vegetation Management Specialist

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to inspect and manage vegetation along utility ROWs, ensuring reliability, safety, and environmental compliance. The role emphasizes fieldwork, data collection, and coordination with contractors and landowners.

The position requires strong forestry skills, GIS proficiency, and the ability to work independently in varied conditions while maintaining client relations and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor in Forestry, Arboriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Horticulture, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in utility vegetation management, utility line clearance, forestry, arboriculture, or related vegetation management operations.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Experience with hazard tree evaluations and ROW management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation inspections, tree inventories, and hazard tree assessments along utility transmission and distribution corridors.
• Evaluate tree health, structure, defects, growth rates, and species characteristics to develop vegetation management recommendations.
• Plan and coordinate vegetation management work with contractors and operational personnel, auditing performance for safety and quality.
• Prepare patrol routes, maps, and work packages; utilize GIS, GPS, and mobile apps to collect and manage field data.

Skills

Forestry skills

Tree identification

GIS knowledge

Field data collection

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Forestry or related

Tools

GIS software

MS Office

GPS devices

Mobile data apps

Job description

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to inspect and manage vegetation along utility ROWs, ensuring reliability, safety, and environmental compliance. The role emphasizes fieldwork, data collection, and coordination with contractors and landowners.

The position requires strong forestry skills, GIS proficiency, and the ability to work independently in varied conditions while maintaining client relations and regulatory standards.