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, Vegetation Management / Utility Field Services.

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

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What You’ll Do

This Utility Arborist role is a field-facing position responsible for planning, scheduling, and auditing vegetation management work to meet safety, specification, and timeline requirements. You will work outdoors, travel between sites, and use a company vehicle.

• Conduct field assessments and create trimming/removal plans
• Coordinate work priorities with utility stakeholders
• Update and maintain GIS and work-management systems
• Perform post-work audits and document findings
• Track discrepancies and noncompliance trends and report results
• Interface with, monitor, and support field crews
• Participate in interruption investigations when required

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What We’re Looking For

Candidates should be safety-focused, organized, and comfortable working independently in outdoor environments. Relevant education and certifications increase competitiveness.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1–7 years of experience in vegetation management, vegetation planning, or utility field work
• ISA Certification required for mid- to senior-level roles; preferred or eligible-for-certification for entry-level/junior roles
• TRAQ certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with stakeholders and field crews

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

This is an active field role with varied terrain, weather exposure, and physical demands. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.

• Regular outdoor work: vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines, remote and urban sites
• Frequent walking/hiking on uneven, steep, or slippery surfaces
• Must be able to walk, stand, sit, and operate a vehicle for extended periods
• Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, and repetitive hand motions
• Carry light to moderate loads (typically 5–10 lbs.), operate handheld equipment (range finder, water backpack, shovel, etc.)
• Must maintain attention and concentration for extended periods and communicate clearly with the public and crews

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Compensation & Job Type

• Job Type: Full Time
• Compensation: $22/hr - $32/hr

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Pre-Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history

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Keywords & Opportunities

This position is ideal for candidates with vegetation management or utility field experience looking to grow technical skills (GIS, planning, audits) and industry certifications (ISA, TRAQ). Applicants may receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.