Distribution Consulting Utility Forester

Overview

Inspect, assess, and manage vegetation for utility power line clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• rights-of-way
• site inspection
• compliance audit
• data documentation
• forestry software
• cost estimation

Tasks

-Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications. -Secure clear rights-of-way for new electric line and pole construction. -Inspect and assess customer properties for trimming or removal of trees. -Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and the general public. -Audit tree contractor’s work for compliance with utility’s specifications. -Record, organize, and document associated vegetation work for later trimming and removal by a tree crew. -Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations. -Operate system forestry computer programs and record systems. -May be asked to provide high-level cost and time estimates based on planned work. -Handle customer complaints related to scheduled trimming/removals and/or completed trimming/removals, including clean-up and property damage.

Requirements

• gis
• isa arborist
• forestry degree
• utility veg
• spanish
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Must be able to work alone, and outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain. -Certified ISA Arborist is a plus. -Must be able to read maps and identify tree species and growth rates. -Must be able to identify required removal and trimming work based on utility specifications. -Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus. -All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. -Prior experience in Utility Vegetation Management or Forestry is preferred. -Must have basic computer skills. -Participation in the Employee Referral Program (must meet eligibility requirements). -Familiarity with GIS mapping programs is a plus. -Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field preferred. -Must be able to adapt to change. -Familiarity with vegetation removal, utility line clearance, and utility vegetation methods and equipment. -Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities, and show attention to detail. -Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

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Benefits

-Industry competitive pay. -Boot and clothing program (company funded). -Company vehicle with a fuel card to take to and from home & work. -401K, life insurance, long-term disability eligibility first of the month after 3 months of service. -Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP eligibility on day one of employment (Full-Time Employees). -Weekly paychecks and direct deposit. -Sick Time eligibility on day 90 of employment.

About Arbormetrics Solutions, Llc

-It began as a specialized consultant to utilities and municipalities, building credibility one successful project at a time across North America. -Leveraging its ARBORLINE platform, the company seamlessly coordinates electronic work planning, GIS mapping, landowner outreach, and quality auditing. -Its projects typically span utility line clearance, damage assessments, regulatory notifications, and data-center/solar-farm environmental support. -Known for real-time project dashboards, field-drone integration, and civil support, it frequently brings transportation and infrastructure projects into its portfolio. -Safety training is built into daily routines—its 'Target Zero' program, hazard reviews, and certifications (OSHA, ISNetworld, Avetta) ensure no-injury goals. -Unusually, it embeds monitoring tech in field devices—tracking assets and workforce in real time, a capability that some regard as cutting-edge, others as intrusive.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship for work authorization in the u.s.

Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug test required. -criminal background check required.