Overview
Utility Forester Jobs in Martinsville, Indiana, USA at ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC
Date Posted:
Jan 27, 2025
Requisition Number: 1062-OTHLOC-CPxCYfwG
AMS is looking to add aUtility Foresterto our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, and enjoys afast-paced environmentand the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with AMS.
Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS 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.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Industrycompetitive pay.
Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
Day 1 of Employment:
Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).
After 3 months: 401K, Vacation Accrual, life insurance, short and long-term disability, Paid Maternity Leave.
Paid Sick Time.
Weekly Pay Cycle.
Participation in Referral Bonus Program.
Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).
Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Responsible for work planning, crew oversight, and completed work auditing of vegetation trimming and clearing for utility construction projects.
Responsible forcommunicationand interaction with customers/property owners.
Travel requirements for these positions may vary based on the specific work location and project needs.
Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel, both day and overnight, as necessary.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
Min. 1 year of UVM experience & solid, local tree identification skills.
Ability to read maps.
Willingness to work alone outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
Superb written and verbalcommunication skills.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, smartphones).
WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:
ISA or equivalent certification preferred, but not required.
GIS experience preferred.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: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. Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The team member must have the 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 a repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush);
carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correctio…
Title: Utility Forester
Company: ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC
Location: Martinsville, Indiana, USA
Category: Trades / Skilled Labor, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
