Utility Forester

AES • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Utility Forester supports AES Indiana’s vegetation management program. The role conducts field inspections, audits line-clearance work, coordinates customer notifications, addresses property-owner concerns, and confirms compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, environmental, and vegetation management standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer-service and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Results oriented, self-motivated, and able to work with limited direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• ISA Certification.
• Experience in the tree care or utility industry.
• Additional vocational, technical, arboricultural, or utility-related training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AES Indiana, ANSI, OSHA, and applicable safety standards.
• Verify adherence to the IURC Tree Rule, ANSI line-clearance standards, AES Indiana line-clearing specifications, and vegetation management best management practices.
• Follow AES Indiana policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal and state environmental and endangered species requirements.
• Audit tree-trimming work performed by internal or contract crews to confirm quality, clearance, safety, and compliance with AES Indiana standards.
• Conduct quality control inspections of vegetation management activities across the AES Indiana system and document findings as required.
• Meet with customers and property owners to answer questions, address concerns, explain planned vegetation management work, and support positive customer relations.
• Distribute customer notifications for upcoming vegetation management work, including routine line clearing, scheduled tree trimming, and project-related activities.
• Communicate with property owners about vegetation concerns and secure necessary permissions and access for tree crews.

What This Job Offers

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