Forester

Iapetus Holdings LLC • Philadelphia, PA

3d • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forester plans, schedules, and audits vegetation management work within assigned programs to ensure projects are completed safely, effectively, on time, and in accordance with required specifications. This is primarily an outdoor field role that requires use of a company vehicle. Candidates should be located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania areas of New Hope, Coatesville, Chester, or King of Prussia.

The role includes field assessments, developing trimming and removal plans, coordinating with utility stakeholders, maintaining GIS and work management systems, auditing completed work, tracking discrepancies and noncompliance trends, monitoring crews, and participating in or taking responsibility for interruption investigations. The position requires attention to personal and team safety, hazard identification and reporting, participation in safety briefings, and delivery of industry-specific safety messages when requested.

Work takes place alone in outdoor field environments, including remote locations and urban areas, with vehicle and foot patrols of utility power lines. Employees travel between sites and may encounter varied terrain, all types of weather and temperatures, noise, dust, grease, and hazardous traffic conditions. Physical duties include prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and driving; frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and other movements; and carrying, pushing, or pulling 5 to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–7 years of relevant experience in vegetation management, vegetation planning, or utility field work.
• ISA Certification is required for mid- to senior-level roles.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods.
• Ability to work alone in an outdoor field environment and travel between sites.
• Ability to perform the described physical duties, including prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and driving; 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 working conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• TRAQ certification.
• ISA Certification for entry-level or junior roles; candidates must be eligible to obtain certification within 1–2 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments and develop trimming and removal plans.
• Collaborate with utility stakeholders to prioritize work.
• Update and maintain GIS and work management systems.
• Conduct post-work audits.
• Track discrepancies and noncompliance trends.
• Interface with and monitor crews.
• Be responsible for or participate in interruption investigations.
• Identify safety hazards and report unsafe working conditions.
• Participate in safety briefings and deliver industry-specific safety messages when called upon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED