Consulting Utility Forester

Description

The role involves extensive field work, including foot patrols of energy corridors in diverse terrains and weather conditions, requiring the ability to walk up to 10 miles per day, climb, kneel, and handle equipment such as handheld computers and traffic cones.

• Ongoing training and support for industry certifications.
• Prepare patrol records, maps, and paperwork; review sites for endangered species and sensitive habitats.
• Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identify vegetation for pruning, removal or protection, and conduct tree risk assessments.
• Classify work, apply herbicide as needed, and mark vegetation for clearance per ISA pruning and ANSI standards.
• Use digital tools to locate property boundaries, communicate work plans, and obtain permissions from landowners and agencies.
• Provide professional customer service and maintain positive community relations.
• Recommend sustainable vegetation management using IVM principles and audit contractor compliance.
• Investigate tree‑related outages, document findings, and address customer service or compliance issues.
• Coordinate non‑routine work with stakeholders, report safety concerns immediately, and follow AMS safety protocols.
• Operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.
• Participate in storm and emergency response as needed and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

ArborMetrics is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester who thrives outdoors, values independent work, and enjoys a fast‑paced, rewarding environment in vegetation management.

Successful candidates exhibit a desire to learn, adaptability, and a commitment to safe, constructive public interactions while advancing a culture of safety, excellence, and delivering quality value to customers.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or related green industry (preferred).
• Ability to identify tree species.
• Proficiency with common computer applications and quick learning of new software.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Experience with GIS software, Microsoft Office Suite, and iPhone technology.
• Ability to work alone outdoors in varied weather and terrain.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem‑solving, multitasking, and attention to detail.
• Certified ISA Arborist (plus).
• Bilingual Spanish (plus).
• Utility line clearance or tree‑trimming experience (plus).

Benefits

• Competitive industry pay.
• Company vehicle with fuel card for work purposes.
• Day‑1 medical, dental, vision, VOYA, paid holidays and Employee Assistance Program (full‑time).
• After 3 months: 401(k), life insurance, vacation accrual, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid maternity leave.
• Paid sick time.
• Weekly pay cycle.
• Referral bonus program participation.
• Company‑sponsored boot and clothing program (full‑time).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance