Roaming Consulting Utility Forester
ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC, Rio Grande Village, TX, United States
Overview
We are currently seeking a Roaming Consulting Utility Forester to join our team. We are looking for an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors and values the freedom of working independently. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ArborMetrics. This role is ideal for entry-level professionals looking to gain experience in the green industry, or for seasoned professionals interested in changing careers. A Roaming Consulting Utility Forester should be eager to learn, adaptable, and committed to 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. This is a 100% travel-based position with work starting in Washington state for 2-3 months and then moving to New York. What We Offer
Industry competitive pay. Company vehicle with a fuel card to take to and from home and work. Weekly paychecks and direct deposit. Performance Incentive Bonus (PIB). Participation in the Employee Referral Program (must meet eligibility requirements). Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications. What You Will Do
Assess tree health and encroachment on targeted sections of power line circuits. Document and record on a mobile device any trees deemed as a hazard. Notify property owners of work being performed. Assist in investigating and recommending future ROW maintenance requirements. Operate system forestry computer programs and record systems. Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners and the general public. Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned. What You Need To Have
Must be able to read maps, identify local tree species and growth rates. Knowledgeable about Utility Vegetation Management practices. Ability to hike ROWs and drive for extended periods of time required. 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 attention to detail. Must be able to adapt to change. Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Suite). What Would Be Amazing To Have
Associate or Bachelors degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred. Six months or more direct UVM experience preferred (or forestry combined with equipment and tree trimming practices). ISA Certified Arborist or ability to gain with 6 months of start preferred. Prior experience with GIS software/technology a plus. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus. Working Environment
Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environments; 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. Reasonable accommodation, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Physical
The team member must have the 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 a repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement 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 up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone. ArborMetrics Solutions (AMS) is a trusted advisor and collaborative partner, providing expertise and innovative solutions for environmental and construction oversight and vegetation management. For more information visit our website www.arbormetrics.com All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record. AMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA: Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled. Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Notes
Please Note All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.
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We are currently seeking a Roaming Consulting Utility Forester to join our team. We are looking for an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors and values the freedom of working independently. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ArborMetrics. This role is ideal for entry-level professionals looking to gain experience in the green industry, or for seasoned professionals interested in changing careers. A Roaming Consulting Utility Forester should be eager to learn, adaptable, and committed to 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. This is a 100% travel-based position with work starting in Washington state for 2-3 months and then moving to New York. What We Offer
Industry competitive pay. Company vehicle with a fuel card to take to and from home and work. Weekly paychecks and direct deposit. Performance Incentive Bonus (PIB). Participation in the Employee Referral Program (must meet eligibility requirements). Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications. What You Will Do
Assess tree health and encroachment on targeted sections of power line circuits. Document and record on a mobile device any trees deemed as a hazard. Notify property owners of work being performed. Assist in investigating and recommending future ROW maintenance requirements. Operate system forestry computer programs and record systems. Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners and the general public. Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned. What You Need To Have
Must be able to read maps, identify local tree species and growth rates. Knowledgeable about Utility Vegetation Management practices. Ability to hike ROWs and drive for extended periods of time required. 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 attention to detail. Must be able to adapt to change. Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Suite). What Would Be Amazing To Have
Associate or Bachelors degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred. Six months or more direct UVM experience preferred (or forestry combined with equipment and tree trimming practices). ISA Certified Arborist or ability to gain with 6 months of start preferred. Prior experience with GIS software/technology a plus. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus. Working Environment
Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environments; 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. Reasonable accommodation, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Physical
The team member must have the 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 a repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement 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 up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone. ArborMetrics Solutions (AMS) is a trusted advisor and collaborative partner, providing expertise and innovative solutions for environmental and construction oversight and vegetation management. For more information visit our website www.arbormetrics.com All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record. AMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA: Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled. Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Notes
Please Note All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.
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