Consulting Utility Forester​/Utility Arborist

Atlas Field Services is hiring for Consulting Utility Arborists/ Utility Arborists for Work Planning to join our team in the Nashville, Tennessee area.

We’re dedicated to the growth of our employees. We truly believe in your development. For those who show initiative, we will do what it takes to get you where you want to go.

But still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit. 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.

Safety is paramount in how we operate as we believe in providing excellence in our service to our vegetation management clients.

We support each other and are transparent and honest in our communication. We believe that trust is the foundation to our success with clients and within our team.

You’re energetic and enjoy working outdoors. You understand that this space can be demanding, and you make sure you have the tools and resources to get the job done.

• Inspect right-of-ways to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities.
• Assist with develop 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 to utility specifications.
• Assist in the management of contractors during storm restoration operations.
• Provide support and assistance on special projects as assigned by the utility.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field experience preferred
• ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Certified Arborist Designation desired, not required
• Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP) a plus, not required
• Experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, or Horticulture a plus, not required
• Must possess tree identification skills and the ability to read maps
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• 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 Microsoft Office and smart phone skills
• Capable to operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus, not required

The physical demands, conditions, 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; 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.

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

• 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…