Utility Arborist Supervisor

Who are we?

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.

We’re growing 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.

We’re safety focused. Safety is paramount in how we operate as we believe in providing excellence in our service to our vegetation management clients.

We’re transparent and respectful. 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.

The Supervisor leads and manages a designated program within the OpCo, ensuring the safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of tasks while overseeing field team performance and supporting client and project objectives.

• Hire, train, and manage field teams to ensure appropriate staffing, performance, and development
• Ensure all work complies with contract scope, company standards, safety requirements, and QA/QC protocols
• Monitor program metrics, productivity, and quality trends to drive continuous improvement
• Partner with Project Managers to align operational execution with program goals, timelines, and budgets
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders regarding field performance, escalations, and operational updates
• Conduct field visits and audits to verify adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality expectations
• Address operational challenges proactively and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in utility vegetation management or capital programs
• Prior supervisory or team management experience required
• Strong knowledge of vegetation management practices, utility operations, and safety standards
• Experience with QA/QC processes and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for coordinating with field teams, project managers, and clients
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills in field operations
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field sites as needed
• Other duties as assigned

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 accommodation 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 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 to have a general understanding and the ability to identify safety hazards and report any unsafe working conditions. The position requires to be an active participant in safety briefings and to deliver 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.

Job Type: Full Time

Compensation: $36/hr.

- $40/hr.

AFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer