Capital Forester

Requisition Number: 4766-OTHLOC-CK6DYfwb
Salary Range: USD $21.50 - USD $26.50 (Hourly)

We are currently seeking a Capital Utility Forester to join our team. We are looking for energetic professionals who enjoy working outdoors and value 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 Arbor metrics (AMS).

Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Capital 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 fuel card for commuting.
• Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP eligibility on day one of employment (Full‑Time Employees).
• 401K, life insurance, paid vacation accrual, long‑term disability eligibility from the first month after 3 months of service.
• Sick time eligibility on day 90 of employment.
• Weekly paychecks and direct deposit.
• Participation in Employee Referral Program (meet eligibility requirements).
• Boot and clothing program (company funded).
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

• Perform safety oversight of contractors to ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards during vegetation clearing activities.
• Assist in planning and creating the vegetation clearing scope of work to account for all NERC and utility right‑of‑way standards and expectations.
• Contact property owners to discuss and obtain required written permission to perform vegetation work where necessary.
• Perform and document quality assurance inspections on contractor work for compliance with scope of work and utility/industry specifications.
• Conduct hazard tree assessments.
• Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and the general public.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all relevant utility and environmental standards and expectations.
• Complete work summaries, updated QA reports and weekly progress updates with high detail.
• Promote and maintain good public relations.
• Work storm duty following catastrophic weather events that affect the utility.
• Drive a company vehicle safely to work locations.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 1‑3 years prior experience in Utility Vegetation Management.
• Local tree identification skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities; ability to multi‑task and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to represent AMS professionally.
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently outdoors in various weather and terrain conditions.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work safely and independently in remote areas with limited supervision.
• Ability to accurately read maps and judge spatial distances.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related discipline (preferred).
• 1‑3 years prior experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture, or tree‑related green industry.
• ISA Arborist Certification (plus).
• Prior experience with GIS Mapping Programs (plus).
• Strong team mentality, work ethic, and sense of pride in your work (plus).
• Familiarity with powerline nomenclature and construction (plus).
• Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) (plus).

Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations and urban city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and weather; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The team member must have sufficient physical ability…