About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

This Forester role is a field-facing position focused on planning, scheduling and auditing vegetation management work within assigned programs. The role requires frequent outdoor work, vehicle travel between sites, use of field equipment, and interaction with utility stakeholders and vegetation crews. You will work for a Confidential Client operating in the Scientific & QA industry.

• Employment type: Full Time
• Location: Feasterville, PA
• Compensation: $20.00 per hour — $31.00 per hour

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct field assessments and develop trimming/removal plans for vegetation near utility lines and infrastructure.
• Coordinate and prioritize work with utility stakeholders and internal teams.
• Update and maintain GIS and work-management systems to reflect field conditions and completed work.
• Perform post-work audits to confirm compliance with scope and safety standards.
• Track discrepancies and noncompliance trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Interface with and monitor field crews to ensure work quality and safety.
• Participate in interruption investigations and root-cause reviews as needed.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–7 years of relevant experience in vegetation management, vegetation planning, or utility field work.
• ISA Certification required for mid- to senior-level roles; ISA eligibility/plan expected for entry-level hires (ability to obtain within 1–2 years).
• TRAQ certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role requires sustained attention and the physical ability to work in outdoor, variable conditions:

• Work alone in outdoor environments and travel between sites by vehicle and foot patrol.
• Walk, stand, sit, and drive for prolonged periods; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and reach.
• Navigate varied terrain (flat, wet, slippery, uneven, steep) and be exposed to weather, dust, noise and traffic hazards.
• Operate handheld computers and field equipment such as range finders, water backpacks, shovels and traffic cones.
• Must be able to communicate verbally with the public and coworkers; see and hear within normal ranges with or without correction.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Safety

Safety is a top priority for the Confidential Client. Successful candidates will:

• Demonstrate a commitment to personal and team safety.
• Be able to identify hazards, report unsafe conditions, and participate actively in safety briefings.
• Deliver industry-specific safety messages to crew members and stakeholders when required.

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Pre-Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

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Why Apply

This is a hands-on, growth-oriented role with a Confidential Client that supports career development, values initiative, and encourages innovation. If you have vegetation-management experience and want a field role with clear safety expectations and room for progression, this could be a strong match.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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