Utility Arborist

Utility Arborist – Atlas Field Services

Location:

Cambridge, Braham, Pine City, Minnesota.

Atlas Field Services is scouting for a Utility Arborist to join our team in the Cambridge, Braham, Pine City Minnesota area.

Entry level

Full-time

• 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.
• 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 clearance 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 (International Society of Arboriculture) Certified Arborist designation preferred.
• Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP) is a plus.
• Experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, or Horticulture a plus.
• Must possess tree identification skills and the ability to read maps.
• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong problem‑solving capabilities, the ability to multi‑task, and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must be skilled with technology and possess basic computer and smartphone skills.
• Capable of operating a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads.
• Bilingual (English and 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, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including 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 lbs.).
• Operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Verbally communicate to exchange information with 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 will require a general understanding and the ability to identify safety hazards and report any unsafe working conditions. The position requires active participation in safety briefings and delivering industry‑specific safety messages to a broad audience 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 provided.
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401K.

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 if you are a match. Otherwise, your resume will be kept on file for further consideration contingent on recruitment needs.

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