Consulting Utility Forester / Utility Arborist

Job Description

Job Description

Atlas Field Services is scouting for Utility Arborists / Foresters to join our team in the Savannah and Atlanta Georgia area.

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.

Responsibilities :

• Accurately identify dead and dying trees affected by drought and other environmental conditions.
• Inspect overhead power lines for proper vegetation clearance.
• Perform inspection and work verification on post pre-inspection and post tree-trimming work
• Document information for the clients vegetation management program
• Inspect and assess trees for hazard or danger potential
• Audit tree contractor's work for compliance with client specifications and needs
• Assist in storm and emergency situations and other miscellaneous line clearance projects
• Communicate daily with the client, contractors, landowners, and public
• Perform duties in a manner that promotes and maintains good public relations
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications :

Physical Demands, Conditions, Work Environment

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.

Physical

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

Safety

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.

Pre-Qualifications

AFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer