Consulting Utility Forester

Consulting Utility Forester – Arbor Metrics Solutions, LLC

Join our team as a Consulting Utility Forester and help shape the future of vegetation management for utility companies. This role combines independent, outdoor work with collaborative problem‑solving and a commitment to safety and excellence.

• Base pay: $21.00/hr – $25.00/hr

• Industry‑competitive pay
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Full‑time benefits from day one: medical, dental, vision, VOYA, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k), life insurance, vacation accrual, short and long‑term disability, paid maternity leave (after 3 months)
• Paid sick time and weekly pay cycle
• Referral bonus program
• Company‑sponsored boot and clothing program
• Ongoing training and support for industry certifications

• Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.
• Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and incompatible vegetation.

• Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per client standards.
• Classify prescribed work in accordance with field environment and tree condition, including use of herbicide.
• Conduct tree risk assessments and analyze growth rates.
• Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions in line with client directives and ISA pruning techniques and ANSI line clearance standards.

• Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and land‑owner rights.
• Communicate work plans to property owners, agencies, and organizations.
• Obtain permissions for vegetation work from private/public landowners and agencies.
• Provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.

• Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies using IVM principles.
• Audit contractor work for compliance with client specifications.
• Investigate tree‑related outages and document findings.
• Address customer service and internal compliance issues.

• Coordinate non‑routine work with stakeholders and contractors.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately.
• Follow all safety protocols, including AMS Code of Safe Practices and wildfire prevention plans.
• Operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.

• Participate in storm and emergency response as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 2–3 years of utility vegetation management experience with a forestry‑related degree or 3–5 years without a related degree.
• ISA certification (required).
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or tree‑related green industry.
• Tree identification knowledge or practical experience.
• Computer literacy and ability to learn new programs.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Experience with GIS software/technology, Microsoft Suite, and iPhone.
• Ability to work independently, outdoors in varying weather and terrain.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem‑solving and multitasking abilities, and attention to detail.

• Bi‑lingual (Spanish) proficiency is a plus.
• Utility line clearance or tree trimming experience.

Work primarily in the field, often alone, with occasional team support. Professional duties include foot patrol near energy corridors, remote locations, and urban settings. Physical demands include walking up to 10 miles per day, operating vehicles, and routine repetitive movements.

Physical requirements include sufficient mobility to walk, stand, sit, and operate equipment for prolonged periods. Ability to lift light to moderate loads (up to 10 lbs routinely, up to 60 lbs occasionally) and operate field gear.

Arbor Metrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Our team is drawn from forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, and related fields.

• All candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug test…