Consulting Utility Forester SE Region

Iapetus Holdings LLC•Port Saint Lucie, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlas Field Services is hiring full-time Consulting Utility Foresters - Distribution to work 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 monitoring vegetation maintenance, working with landowners and contractors, and supporting utility and storm-restoration projects. The position is field-based and includes outdoor work in both remote and urban settings, travel between sites, and use of client systems and field equipment. The role requires commitment to personal and team safety, including identifying and reporting hazards, participating in safety briefings, and delivering industry-specific safety messages when called upon. Atlas Field Services describes its culture as focused on employee development, initiative, accountability, innovation, safety, transparency, and respect. The recruitment process is ongoing, with no set closing date.

Requirements

For Vegetation Management Arborist A / Utility Arborist I: Degree in Forestry or Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or extensive line-cleaning work experience.
For Vegetation Management Arborist A / Utility Arborist I: Fully qualified to relieve the client arborist.
For Vegetation Management Arborist A / Utility Arborist I: At least 3 years of experience as an inventory arborist (work planner), design arborist, or quality arborist.
For Vegetation Management Arborist A / Utility Arborist I: Meet all Utility Arborist II requirements and demonstrate leadership and initiative in executing work that supports vegetation management program objectives.
For Vegetation Management Arborist B / Utility Arborist II: ISA Certified Arborist or a bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences.
For Vegetation Management Arborist B / Utility Arborist II: Proficiency in OM and CM work processes and WMS processes.
For Vegetation Management Arborist B / Utility Arborist II: At least 1 year of utility line-clearance experience or utility work-planning experience.
For Vegetation Management Arborist B / Utility Arborist II: Meet all Utility Arborist III requirements.
For Vegetation Management Arborist C / Utility Arborist III: Ability to learn applicable computer systems readily, with a basic understanding of GPS and/or GIS-based systems.
For Vegetation Management Arborist C / Utility Arborist III: Basic tree-identification skills.
For Vegetation Management Arborist C / Utility Arborist III: Basic knowledge of electric utility systems.
For Vegetation Management Arborist C / Utility Arborist III: Basic knowledge of regional tree species, including growth rates, structural characteristics, and failure characteristics.
Demonstrated experience or working knowledge of Apple operating systems (macOS, iOS, iPadOS), mobile technology platforms, and Linux-based environments.
Demonstrated experience or working knowledge of utility and grid software, including GE GridOS, GE Intelligence, Asset Performance Management (APM), and Proficy manufacturing software.
Demonstrated experience or working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS, Survey123, and other GIS-based field data collection tools.
Demonstrated experience or working knowledge of WMS platforms and workflows, including Operations & Maintenance (OM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM).
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas, as well as Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods.
Ability to work alone in an outdoor field environment and travel between sites.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements.
Ability to carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate weights of 5 to 10 pounds and operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
Ability to verbally communicate information to the public and see and hear within the normal range, with or without correction.
Commitment to personal safety and the safety of others, with a general understanding of safety hazards.
Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Possess a valid driver's license and 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 when required.
Respond to public concerns and questions about the 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 and assistance on special projects assigned by the utility.
Identify safety hazards and report unsafe working conditions.
Participate in safety briefings and deliver industry-specific safety messages when called upon.