Consulting Utility Forester​/Utility Arborist

Consulting Utility Forester/ Utility Arborist

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester/ Utility Arborist in the DFW area.

We’re dedicated to the growth of our employees and believe in your development. We’re growing but still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit, and we give you room to be accountable and responsible in your role. We believe progression is bred through innovation and we encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward. We’re safety focused, and safety is paramount in how we operate.

We’re transparent and respectful, and we support each other. We believe that trust is the foundation to our success with clients and within our team.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately identify dead and dying trees affected by drought and other environmental conditions
• Inspect overhead power lines for proper vegetation clearance
• Perform inspection and work verification on post pre-inspection and post tree-trimming work
• Inspect and assess trees for hazard or danger potential
• Assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines
• Communicate with customers/ landowners concerned current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document visit
• Respond to storm events across system outside of normal business hours
• Distribution - Manage the VM Storm Desk including the use of I-Dispatch, Smart Grid Reports and email updates
• Transmission - perform aerial audits
• Provide support and assistance on special projects as assigned by the utility

Qualifications By Level:

Consulting Utility Arborist I:

• Candidate must have an Associate or Bachelor degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is desirable.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is desirable.
• Must possess computer skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborist must be able to respond to storm events across the system outside of normal business hours.
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a safe manner.
• Must be able to obtain an ISA Arborist certification within 3.5 years.

Consulting Utility Arborist II:

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is desirable.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is required.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plans, and document in-person visits.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborists must be able to respond to storm events across the system outside of normal business hours.
• Arborist must have demonstrated proficiency in dealing with escalated customer issues.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a safe manner.
• requires a current certification from the International Society of Arboriculture and a current Texas Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Demonstrated professionalism in customer relations and organization is required.

Consulting Utility Arborist III:

• An Associate or Bachelor degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is required.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is required.
• Must possess computer skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborist must be able to…