Consulting Utility Forester​/Utility Arborist

Consulting Utility Forester / Utility Arborist

Consulting Utility Forester/Utility Arborist position located in Nashville, TN.

Atlas Field Services is hiring for Consulting Utility Foresters/Utility Arborists to support Work Planning.

We’re dedicated to the growth of our employees and ensure a safe, excellent service to our vegetation management clients. We maintain an entrepreneurial spirit, focus on safety, and value transparency and respect.

You’re energetic, enjoy working outdoors, understand the demands of the space, and 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 developing 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 utility.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field experience preferred.
• ISA Certified Arborist designation desired.
• Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP) a plus.
• Experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, or Horticulture a plus.
• Must possess tree identification skills and the ability to read maps.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong problem‑solving capabilities, 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 smartphone skills.
• Capable of operating a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus.

• Maintain attention and concentration for extended periods.
• Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote and urban locations; travel between sites; walk/hike on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes.
• Exposure to noise, dust, grease, weather, temperature conditions, and hazardous traffic.

• Walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements.
• Carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5–10 lbs).
• Operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Verbal communication 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. Successful candidates will have a general understanding of safety hazards, identify unsafe conditions, and participate in safety briefings. They will deliver industry‑specific safety messages to a broad audience when called upon.

• Pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

• Industry competitive compensation
• Truck or all‑terrain vehicle
• Health, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K

Full‑time

AFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Atlas Field Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. The company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

This position is undergoing ongoing recruitment and therefore does not have a set closing date. Resumes will be kept on file for further consideration contingent on recruitment needs for this role.