System Arborist, Oahu

Job overview

The System Arborist, Oahu role is onsite in Honolulu, HI. The hiring range is $79,600–$101,600 per year. Hawaiian Electric provides electricity and related services to most of Hawaii's residents and operates system-wide vegetation management programs to support safe, reliable service. The role administers and monitors vegetation management programs across roadside, transmission, sub-transmission, and customer-service work. It oversees contractors, inspections, and program performance to support service reliability, cost containment, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

• Manage and monitor system-wide vegetation management programs and outside contractors
• conduct inspections and field audits using appropriate transportation, including walking, vehicles, and helicopters
• respond to vegetation-related callouts and emergencies
• maintain contractor compliance, work records, reports, and invoices
• evaluate alternative line-clearance methods
• support customer requests and tree-removal permissions
• develop informational programs and presentations
• provide operational forecasts and reports
• participate in assigned emergency response activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

system arborist

oahu

hawaiian electric

honolulu hi

$79,600–$101,600/year

vegetation management

utility arboriculture

contractor oversight

field inspections

service reliability

isa certified arborist

emergency response

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in urban forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, or a related field and ISA Certified Arborist certification. Requires 5–7 years of utility vegetation management experience and willingness to hike difficult terrain and travel by helicopter.

About the employer

Hawaiian Electric is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.