Consulting Utility Arborist

Overview Atlas Field Services is scouting for Utility Arborists/Consulting Utility Foresters to join our team in the Georgia market. We are dedicated to the growth of our employees and their development. We encourage initiative and accountability, and we support innovation to help you advance. Safety is paramount in how we operate to provide excellence in vegetation management for our clients. We value transparency, respect, and honest communication as the foundation of trust with clients and within the team. Who You Are: You are energetic and enjoy working outdoors. You understand the space can be demanding and you ensure you have the tools and resources to get the job done. Responsibilities Inspect overhead power lines for proper vegetation clearance Actively identify tree risk Perform inspection and work verification on pre- and post-inspection and post-tree-trimming work Document information for the client's vegetation management program Inspect and assess trees for hazard or danger potential Audit tree contractor\'s work for compliance with client specifications and needs Assist in storm and emergency situations and other miscellaneous line clearance projects Communicate daily with the client, contractors, landowners, and the public Perform duties in a manner that promotes and maintains good public relations Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field required ISA Certified Arborist preferred but not required Pesticide license preferred but not required Utility Specialist certification is a plus Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP) is a plus Experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, or Horticulture is a plus Must possess regional tree identification skills and the ability to read maps Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong problem-solving capabilities, multitasking ability, and attention to detail Ability to work alone outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain Skilled with technology; basic computer and smartphone skills Highly organized, self-motivated, and customer-service oriented Capable of operating a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus Physical Demands, Conditions, Work Environment The physical demands, conditions, and work environment characteristics described here must be met to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods Work outdoors in various environments; remote locations as well as urban settings; travel between sites; walking/hiking on varied surfaces; exposure to noise, dust, grease, weather, and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions Physical Primary functions require physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment: Walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, and repetitive hand movements Carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate weights (5–10 lbs) Operate assigned equipment and vehicles Verbally communicate with the public See and hear in normal range with or without correction Operate field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone Safety Safety is a top priority. Successful candidates will be committed to personal safety and the safety of others and will participate in safety briefings and deliver industry-specific safety messages when called upon. Pre-Qualifications Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test All candidates must possess a valid driver\'s license and have a good driving record EEO AFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please note that this position is undergoing ongoing recruitment and does not have a set closing date. Our talent acquisition team will review all resumes and contact you if you are a match to the role and if there are openings at the time of submission. Resumes may be kept on file for further consideration contingent on recruitment needs for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hirebridge