Consulting Utility Forester or Arborist (Forester)

Full Time

  Washington Forestry Consultants Inc

  Billings, Montana, United States

CONSULTING UTILITY FORESTER

Location:   Billings, Montana

Description of Duties:

  • Identify needed tree work on the distribution and transmission electrical facilities. 
  • Obtain customer permission for tree removal, herbicide work, brush disposal, or access.
  • Inspect and audit work progress, quality control, and verify completion of work.
  • Assists utility in coordination of its vegetation management program.
  • Assists in other aspects of public relations, education, and contractor compliance.
  • Must have excellent communications skills to deal with the public and utility foresters.
  • Must be ambitious and able to work independently, and walk in difficult terrain.
  • Must have or attain ISA Certified Arborist certification as soon as possible.
  • Some overnight travel within Montana required.

Assignment Duration:  Full-Time Position

Education/Work Experience:  BS or AS in forestry, horticulture, or other natural resource fieldpreferred, or a Certified Arborist with utility experience, or a professional with significant utility or green industry experience.  Good tree identification, communications and public relations skills are essential.              

Compensation

Compensation: Depends on Qualifications, Education & Experience. $18.00 - $20.00/hour

Benefits: WFCI provides a competitive benefits package with medical, 401(k), holidays, vacation, and more.

Vehicle: WFCI will provide a 4x4 Chevy Colorado Extended Cab or similar vehicle for use on the job. Vehicle is for work use only.