Distribution Utility Forester

Salary Range: USD $22.50 - USD $27.00 (Hourly)

We are currently looking to add a Consulting Utility Forester to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with Arbor Metrics.

Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Utility Forester are a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.

• Industry competitive pay.
• Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
• Day 1 of Employment:
  Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full‑Time Employees).
• After 3 months: 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long‑term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Weekly Pay Cycle.
• Participation in Referral Bonus Program and Performance Incentive Bonuses.
• Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full‑Time Employees).
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

• Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and vegetation.
• Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.

• Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per client standards.
• Apply ISA pruning techniques and tree risk assessment principles.
• Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions in line with client directives.

• Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights.
• Communicate work plans to property owners, agencies, and organizations.
• Obtain permissions for vegetation work from private/public landowners and agencies.
• Provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.
• Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies using IVM principles.
• Audit contractor work for compliance with client specifications.
• Investigate tree‑related outages and document findings.
• Address customer service and internal compliance issues.

• Coordinate non‑routine work with stakeholders and contractors.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately.
• Follow all safety protocols, including AMS Code of Safe Practices and wildfire prevention plans.
• Operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.

• Participate in storm and emergency response as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience (education may be required dependent on client contract).
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree‑related green industry preferred; utility line clearance or tree trimming experience.
• Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification.
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi‑tasking abilities and show attention to detail.

• Certified ISA Arborist.
• Being Bilingual (Spanish).

The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movements in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush);

carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift…