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Transmission Consulting Utility Forester

Transmission Consulting Utility Forester

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLCLincoln, RI, US
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Transmission Consulting Utility Forester

We are currently looking to add a Transmission 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 ArborMetrics.

The pay range for this position is from $22.00 to $26.00 per hour, contingent upon relevant education, experience, and industry-specific certifications.

What We Offer

  • Industry competitive pay.
  • Company vehicle with a fuel card to take to and from home & work.
  • Medical / Health / Dental / Vision / VOYA / Vacation Accrual / Paid Holidays / EAP eligibility on day one of employment (Full-Time Employees).
  • 401K, life insurance, long-term disability eligibility first of the month after 3 months of service.
  • Sick Time eligibility on day 90 of employment.
  • Weekly paychecks and direct deposit.
  • Participation in the Employee Referral Program (must meet eligibility requirements).
  • Boot and clothing program (company funded).
  • Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

What You Will Do

  • Inspect and assess customer properties for trimming or removal of trees.
  • Secure clear rights-of-way for new electric line and pole construction.
  • Handle customer complaints related to scheduled trimming / removals and / or completed trimming / removals, including clean-up and property damage.
  • Record, organize, and document associated vegetation work for later trimming and removal by a tree crew.
  • May be asked to provide high-level cost and time estimates based on planned work.
  • Audit tree contractor's work for compliance with utility's specifications.
  • 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 and identify tree species and growth rates.
  • Must be able to identify required removal and trimming work based on utility specifications.
  • Must be able to work alone, and 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.
  • Must be able to adapt to change.
  • Must have basic computer skills.

    • What Would Be Amazing To Have

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
  • Prior experience in Utility Vegetation Management or Forestry is preferred.
  • Familiarity with GIS mapping programs is a plus.
  • Familiarity with vegetation removal, utility line clearance, and utility vegetation methods and equipment.
  • Certified ISA Arborist is a plus.
  • Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.

    • 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.

    The team member 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 movement in the performance of daily duties.

    ArborMetrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. AMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE / AA : Minority / Female / Vets / Disabled.

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