Distribution Utility Forester

Description

The role involves field patrols of energy corridors, identifying and managing vegetation, engaging with landowners and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with client standards and safety protocols. Work is performed primarily outdoors in varied weather, terrain, and lighting conditions, requiring physical stamina to walk up to ten miles a day and lift objects up to 60 lb. The position also includes participation in storm and emergency response as needed.

• Ongoing training and assistance with industry certifications.
• Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and vegetation; organize records, maps, and paperwork.
• Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identify vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per client standards.
• Apply ISA pruning techniques and tree risk assessment principles; mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions.
• Use digital tools to identify property boundaries, communicate work plans, and obtain permissions from landowners and agencies.
• Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies using IVM principles; audit contractor work for compliance.
• Investigate tree‑related outages, document findings, and address customer service and internal compliance issues.
• Coordinate non‑routine work with stakeholders and contractors; report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards promptly.
• Operate vehicles safely, travel to assigned work areas, and participate in storm and emergency response as needed.

Requirements

We are currently looking to add a Consulting Utility Forester to our team. If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, enjoys a fast‑paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ArborMetrics. Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Utility Forester are a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or utility line clearance/tree trimming preferred.
• Ability to identify tree species and proficiency with GIS, Microsoft Suite, and iPhone applications.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Ability to work alone outdoors in various weather and terrain.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, multitasking, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Certified ISA Arborist (preferred).
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive industry salary.
• Company vehicle with fuel card.
• Medical, dental, vision, VOYA, paid holidays, and EAP from day one.
• After three months: 401(k), life insurance, vacation accrual, short & long‑term disability, and paid maternity leave.
• Paid sick time, weekly pay cycle, and referral bonus program.
• Company‑sponsored boot and clothing program for full‑time employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance