Consulting Utility Forester​/Utility Arborist

Overview

Atlas Field Services is actively scouting for Consulting Utility Foresters / Utility Arborists to join our team as full-time employees in the Miami-Dade county area. Base pay range is $24.00/hr - $27.00/hr.

• Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities.
• High utilization of client systems and applications.
• Assist with developed bid package maps and work manifests.
• Research easement and land rights for widths, rights, and restrictions.
• Meet with landowners to explain vegetation management work.
• Mark work in the field where required.
• Respond to public concerns and questions about the work.
• Assist in the development of public relations materials.
• Respond to contractor questions concerning work specification and requirements.
• Inspect work completed by contractors for compliance with utility specifications.
• Assist in the management of contractors during storm restoration operations.
• Provide support and assistance on special projects as assigned by the utility.

Vegetation Management Arborist A - Utility Arborist I

• Degree in Forestry or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or extensive line cleaning work experience.
• Fully qualified to relieve client arborist.
• At least 3 years’ experience as an inventory arborist (work planner), design arborist or quality arborist.
• Meets all requirements of Utility Arborist II and demonstrates leadership and initiative in the execution of work to support VM program objectives.

Vegetation Management Arborist B - Utility Arborist II

• ISA Certified Arborist or Natural Sciences BS Degree.
• Proficient in OM and CM work processes and WMS processes.
• A minimum of 1 year of utility line clearance experience or utility work planning experience.
• Meets all the requirements of a Utility Arborist III.

Vegetation Management Arborist C - Utility Arborist III

• Ability to easily learn applicable computer systems with basic understanding of GPS and/or GIS-based systems.
• Basic Tree identification skills.
• Basic knowledge of electric utility systems.
• Basic knowledge of regional tree species, their growth rates, structural characteristics and failure characteristics.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience or working knowledge of the following:

• Operating Systems & Devices:
  Proficiency with Apple operating systems (macOS, iOS, iPadOS) and mobile technology platforms, as well as Linux-based environments.
• Software & Platforms:
• Utility & Grid Software: GE GridOS, GE Intelligence, Asset Performance Management (APM), Proficy manufacturing software.
• Mapping & GIS: ESRI ArcGIS, Survey
  123, and other GIS-based field data collection tools.
• Work Management Systems: WMS platforms and workflows, including Operations & Maintenance (OM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM).
• Microsoft Office Suite:
  Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas), Word, Outlook, and Teams.

The physical demands, conditions, and work environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; travel between sites; walking/hiking on varied surfaces; exposure to weather, noise, dust, grease, and hazardous traffic conditions.

Primary functions require physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment, including:

• Walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, twist, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Carry, push and/or pull light to moderate weight (5 to 10 lbs).
• Operate field equipment and communicate with the public.
• See and hear in normal range with or without correction.
• Operate equipment such as handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Safety is a top priority. Candidates should be committed to personal safety and the safety of others, able to identify hazards, and participate in safety briefings and safety communications when required.

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Base pay range: $24.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Industry competitive compensation;
Truck or all-terrain vehicle;
Health, Dental & Vision;
Life Insurance; 401K.

Full-time

AFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The role is currently open for recruitment and resumes will be reviewed; candidates may be contacted if there is a match to the role and openings at the time of submission. Resumes may be kept on file for consideration contingent on recruitment needs.