Consulting Utility Forester SE Region

Iapetus Holdings•Vero Beach, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlas Field Services is hiring full-time Consulting Utility Foresters to support vegetation management in the client’s service area in Stuart, Port St. Lucie, and Vero Beach, Florida. The role involves inspecting utility rights-of-way, planning and reviewing vegetation maintenance work, engaging with landowners and the public, and supporting contractors and utility projects. Work is performed outdoors in field settings, including remote and urban locations, and requires travel between sites. The position has three qualification levels: Utility Arborist I, II, and III. Candidates should be safety-focused, comfortable working outdoors, and experienced in vegetation management or utility work. Compensation is described as industry competitive. The position is undergoing ongoing recruitment and has no set closing date.

Requirements

Degree in Forestry or Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or extensive line-clearing work experience, for the Utility Arborist I qualification level.
For Utility Arborist I: fully qualified to relieve the client arborist; at least 3 years of experience as an inventory arborist (work planner), design arborist, or quality arborist; meets Utility Arborist II requirements and demonstrates leadership and initiative supporting vegetation management program objectives.
For Utility Arborist II: ISA Certified Arborist or a bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences; proficiency in Operations and Maintenance (OM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), and work management system (WMS) processes; at least 1 year of utility line-clearance or utility work-planning experience; meets Utility Arborist III requirements.
For Utility Arborist III: ability to learn applicable computer systems; basic understanding of GPS and/or GIS-based systems; basic tree-identification skills; basic knowledge of electric utility systems and regional tree species, including growth rates, structural characteristics, and failure characteristics.
Demonstrated experience or working knowledge of Apple operating systems and mobile technology platforms, Linux-based environments, GE GridOS, GE Intelligence, Asset Performance Management (APM), Proficy manufacturing software, ESRI ArcGIS, Survey123, GIS-based field data collection tools, WMS platforms and workflows, and Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods.
Ability to work alone outdoors and travel between work sites, including walking or hiking over varied terrain and working in varying weather and temperature conditions.
Ability to perform the physical functions described for field work, including prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and vehicle operation; frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and other movements; and carrying, pushing, or pulling 5 to 10 pounds.
General understanding of safety hazards and ability to identify and report unsafe conditions; commitment to personal and team safety.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities.
Use client systems and applications extensively.
Assist with developing bid-package maps and work manifests.
Research easements and land rights, including widths, rights, and restrictions.
Meet with landowners to explain vegetation management work.
Mark work in the field where required.
Respond to public concerns and questions about work.
Assist in developing public relations materials.
Respond to contractor questions about work specifications and requirements.
Inspect contractor-completed work for compliance with utility specifications.
Assist in managing contractors during storm restoration operations.
Provide support for special projects assigned by the utility.
Identify safety hazards, report unsafe working conditions, participate in safety briefings, and deliver industry-specific safety messages when called upon.