Utility Arborist

Utility Arborist – Atlas Field Services

Position located in Cambridge, Braham, Pine City, Minnesota.

Atlas Field Services is a leading vegetation management provider seeking a dedicated Utility Arborist.

• 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 pre‑ and post‑tree‑trimming work.
• Document information for the client’s vegetation management program.
• Inspect and assess trees for hazard or danger potential.
• Audit tree contractor's work for compliance with client specifications and needs.
• Assist in storm and emergency situations and other miscellaneous line‑clearing projects.
• Communicate daily with the client, contractors, landowners, and the public.
• Perform duties in a manner that promotes and maintains good public relations.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred).
• ISA Certified Arborist designation (preferred).
• Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP) is a plus.
• Experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, or Horticulture is a plus.
• Tree identification skills and the ability to read maps.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong problem‑solving capabilities, multitasking ability, and attention to detail.
• Capacity to work alone outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Proficiency with technology and basic computer and smartphone skills.
• Ability to operate a 4×4 vehicle on rough roads.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus.

• 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 and city environments; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces such as flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions;
  
  exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.

• Walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties.
• Carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lb).
• Operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Verbally communicate to exchange information with the public.
• See and hear in normal range with or without correction.
• Operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Safety is a top priority at Atlas Field Services. Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and to the safety of others. The role requires a general understanding of safety hazards and the ability to identify and report unsafe conditions. Candidates must participate in safety briefings and deliver industry‑specific safety messages when called upon.

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

$23.00 – $36.00 per hour

Industry‑competitive compensation | Truck or all‑terrain vehicle | Health, Dental & Vision | Life Insurance | 401(k)

Full‑time

AFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note that this position is undergoing ongoing recruitment and therefore does not have a set closing date. Our talent acquisition team will review all resumes and will be in touch with you if you are a match to the role and if we have openings under the position at the time of your submission. Otherwise, your resume will be kept on file for further consideration contingent on recruitment needs for this role.

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