Job Description

Lead 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:

• Ability to perform all duties of junior personnel with minimal oversight and the following:
• Provide leadership in projects or fieldwork, including auditing, mentoring, and supervising junior personnel.
• Ensure documentation, compliance, and reporting in alignment with utility guidelines, often including notifications and data management.
• Manage communication and coordination with property owners, utility contractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate efficient and compliant work.
• Proven understanding of utility vegetation management practices and components.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years satisfactory performance in relevant position (e.g., Work Planner, Inspector, CUF, Safety Observer, Data Analyst).
• Accumulated experience in utility-related fields, typically ranging from 6 months to several years
• For data-focused roles: Strong foundation in analytics, data science, or similar fields, often demonstrated by education or hands-on experience.
• For vegetation management and utility roles: Basic understanding or formal education in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, or relevant disciplines.

Skills & Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated abilities in teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and training or mentoring junior personnel, as applicable.
• Effective communication skills to engage with colleagues, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Strong customer service and conflict-resolution skills in interactions with property owners or customers.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision, often expected to perform complex tasks independently and proactively improve processes.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Completion of an approved customer experience course preferred.
• Possession of appropriate pesticide use certifications/licensing as required in the work jurisdiction.
• Actively pursuing ISA arborist certification.

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.

• Employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• 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.

Physical

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

• walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time;
• frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties;
• carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.);
• operate assigned equipment and vehicles;
• verbally communicate to exchange information with public;
• see and hear in normal range with or without correction;
• operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

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

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

AFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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