Description AMS is looking to add a Seasonal
Utility Forester to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, and enjoys a fast-paced environment and 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 YOU WILL DO:• Work with biologist to identify compliant and non-compliant vegetation based on utility specifications from April 1st - September 30th
• -Be able to prescribe most effective treatments to noncompliant vegetation using integrated vegetation management practices
• Provide identified access routes onto and in ROW
• Operate system forestry computer programs and record systems.
• Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, and biologist
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:• Previous experience in Forestry or related field.
• Must be able to identify tree species.
• Must be able to identify required removal and trimming work based off utility specifications.
• Must be able to work in a team outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt to change.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be willing to work overtime up to 60 hours per week
• Willingness to travel throughout the service territory
• Ability to enter data in a GIS tool
WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:
• Prior UVM and utility experience on transmissions ROW preferred.
• Familiarity with vegetation removal, utility line clearance, and utility vegetation methods and equipment.
• Prior experience with GIS technology/software a plus.
• Certified ISA Arborist a plus.
• Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
BenefitsWe offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs-and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.An Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note:- All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
- Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.
