Contract Forester — Georgia Field Operations

Job overview

The Contract Forester role is an onsite field position with openings statewide in Georgia; the listing location is Savannah, GA. Compensation is described as industry competitive, with no numeric amount specified. Atlas Field Services provides vegetation management services to utility clients and emphasizes safety in its operations. The forester assesses vegetation along utility rights-of-way, plans and inspects maintenance work, and communicates with landowners, the public, and contractors. The role supports safe, compliant vegetation management and utility operations, including storm restoration and special projects.

What you'll do

• Inspect rights-of-way and assess vegetation
• use client systems
• assist with bid-package maps and work manifests
• research easements and land rights
• explain work to landowners
• mark work where required
• respond to public and contractor questions
• inspect contractor work for compliance
• assist with storm restoration and utility special projects
• participate in safety briefings and report hazards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract forester

full-time employee

georgia statewide

savannah ga listing

atlas field services

utility vegetation management

rights-of-way

field work

forestry degree

isa certified arborist

industry-competitive compensation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Truck or all-terrain vehicle
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k).

Why this role

Full-time employee role despite the title; bachelor's degree in forestry or related field required; ISA Certified Arborist or natural sciences bachelor's degree; at least three years of relevant arborist experience and one year of utility line-clearance or work-planning experience required.

About the employer

Atlas Field Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscape Architectural Services. Sector: 54.