Utility Arborist / Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Work Planner / Utility Arborist

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.

Who You Are :

You’re energetic and enjoy working outdoors. You understand that this space can be demanding, and you make sure you have the tools and resources to get the job done.

Responsibilities :

• Under direction, patrol and inspect electric utility rights-of-way and identify vegetation requiring maintenance to meet applicable specifications and guidelines.
• Under direction, locate property owners and inform them of work to be performed.
• Mark vegetation in field to identify necessary work and record this work on applicable forms, documents, maps, or in other data collection systems and prepare work documents.
• Under direction, communicate work to be performed to the vegetation contractors.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Higher-tier level Work Planners will be expected to perform additional duties that could include :

Qualifications :

Associate’s degree in forestry, Horticulture, or a related field or equivalent education and / or experience.

Required :

Preferred :

Licenses / Certifications :

Please include your city of residence on your resume.

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