Utility Forester / Contract Arborist
Company: ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC - 530
Location: Valparaiso
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Utility Forester - Contract Arborist (RESUME PREFERRED)Positions
available: Full timeArborMetrics Solutions, LLC (AMS) is seeking a
motivated and highly skilled individual to provide planning,
scheduling, reporting and project coordination for utility
right-of-way vegetation management programs.Duties include but are
not limited to:Inspect right-of-ways to assess vegetation
conditions and determine required maintenanceAssist with the
development of bid package maps and work manifestsResearch easement
and land rights for widths, rights and restrictionsCommunicate with
landowners the vegetation management needs of the utilityEstablish
the work and respond to public questions and concernsRespond to
contractor questions concerning work specification and
requirementsDocument work activity using GIS and custom work
planning softwareInspect work completed by contractors for
compliance to utility specificationsAssist in the management of
contractors during storm restoration operationsProvide support and
assistance as assigned by the utilityBenefits:Company vehicle
providedBenefits of employment include Health, Dental, Vision, Long
Term Disability and Life Insurances. Critical Illness, Accident and
Hospitalization insurances are optional. 401K with company match,
paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid vacation after 1 year. On
the job training & continuing education opportunities
availableQualifications:Two to Four year degree in Forestry,
Natural Resource Sciences/Management, Horticulture or related
fieldISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain certification
within 1 year, ISA Utility Specialist preferredWorking knowledge of
IVM, techniques and equipment used for vegetation
managementCompetency in personal computing skills, GIS knowledge
preferredValid driver s licenseTwo years applicable work experience
preferred but not required Work Environment:Works outside in all
temperatures and weatherPossible exposure to excessive noise from
machines (i.e. chainsaw or woodchipper, with hearing protection
provided)Possible contact to environment (i.e. irritating plants,
biting or stinging insects, and dust)Hiking/Walking on uneven
terrainMay encounter dogs and other animalsPhysical Requirements:
Rarely (R) = less than 10%, Occasionally (O) = up to 33%,
Frequently (F) = up to 66%, Continuously (C) = 67% to
100%Activity:ROFCActivity:ROFCActivity:ROFCStandingXSeeingXSense of
TouchXWalkingXReadingXManual DexterityXSittingXReachingXSpeaking
ClearlyXStoopingXRange of MotionXSeeing DistantXKneelingXHearing -
Speech RangeXClimbing On/Off TruckXSquattingXDepth
PerceptionXClimbing PolesXBody TwistingXColor
VisionXGrippingXCrawlingXClimbing LaddersXLiftingXLifting over 10
lbs to 50 lbsXClimbing StairsXPushingXLifting up to 10
lbsXBalancingXPullingXLifting up to 50 lbsXCarryingXIndividuals
must be able to perform the essential functions of the position
with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a
disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the
ADA Coordinator at 1-, ext 1339.AborMetrics Solutions, LLC is an
equal opportunity employer, including disabled persons and
veterans.
Keywords: ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC - 530, Gary , Utility Forester / Contract Arborist, Other , Valparaiso, Indiana
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