Consulting Utility Forester - Full Time

Salary Range: USD $20.00 - USD $22.00 (Hourly)

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.

You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.

Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).

401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave.

Weekly Pay Cycle.

Participation in Performance Incentive Bonus and Referral Bonus Program.

Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).

Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

Field Operations

Safely drive to work sites and hike rights-of-way (up to 10 miles/day).

Inspect and document vegetation work (pruning/removal) at customer properties.

Record vegetation data using tablets and specialized software.

Use forestry computer systems for data entry and tracking.

Customer & Stakeholder Relations

Address customer concerns and complaints regarding vegetation work promptly.

Communicate effectively with leadership, auditors, clients, contractors, landowners, and the public.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns.

Knowledgeable about Utility Vegetation Management practices.

Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and Apple products (iPhone & iPad.)

Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

primarily in an outdoor field environment and/or low light conditions; foot patrol of energy corridors in the vicinity of power lines and/or pipelines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, rocky, sandy, uneven, rough, unstable, steep terrain, hills and slopes, dense vegetation; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, and all types of weather extremes including snow, ice, fog, humidity, and low and high temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions, domestic and wild animals, insects, and poisonous plants. Other working conditions may include: in a vehicle or limited time in an indoor office.

Physical The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Company Overview ArborMetrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at AMS have come from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.

EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.

Benefits We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.