Consulting Utility Forester

About The Team At ACRT, we put safety first. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm — giving us the freedom to put our clients first. We’re always looking for driven individuals with good customer service skills who love the outdoors and appreciate the support and independence we provide. We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential, preparing them for what their work throws at them. ACRT, Inc. About The Role The Consulting Utility Forester (CUF) 1 reports to the Senior Consulting Utility Forester at ACRT Inc. This position plays a key role in identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines and submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations. This position plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. This role requires a love of working outside, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal communications skills. What You’ll Do Vegetation Inspecting & Management: Identify and inspect local trees with an understanding of growth rates; Map circuits using client continuity lists; Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming contractors; Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other systems; Notify property owners of work; Manage the issuance of work and track progress; Perform outage investigations when necessary; Discuss line-clearance crew access issues; Perform herbicide audits; Assist with storm restoration efforts. Tree Trimming Assessments: Audit tree trimming and tree removal work in the field for compliance; Determine when the next tree trimming is required; Complete post audit forms and forward to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator. Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance: Obtain permits and document work; Comply with regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards; Perform duties for emergency response as required; Adhere to attendance and work hour requirements; Conduct work safely; Wear safety-related equipment; Demonstrate ACRT’s Guiding Principles. Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships: Serve as liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers; Maintain positive attitudes with customers, peers, and the company; Maintain working relationships with local client personnel and relevant government agencies; May participate in public presentations and meetings. About You Must haves: Education: Associates Degree in Forestry or Horticulture Experience: Two years of related utility experience preferred. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Nice to haves: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or Horticulture Experience: ISA Arborist Certification preferred Your Skills: Ability to learn and use company or job-specific software systems Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software suite Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather Ability to read and follow maps Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management, customers, and clients Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is a plus Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is a plus This role would not be a good fit if: You do not enjoy working independently or outdoors You are not comfortable driving a pickup truck or 4x4 off-road vehicle You do not have the ability to calmly communicate with customer conflicts Employee Training Employee will need to obtain an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification as an Arborist within thirty (30) months upon being assigned as a CUF All employees are required to take an online safe driver course and safety training. Drug/Alcohol Testing Drug/alcohol testing is required Where We Work Employees will take their company provided vehicle to where they need to report for the day. They will generally not need to report to an office. Benefits Health and Safety Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and other coverage options Company paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Account with company match Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members Retirement Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost Roth or Traditional 401(k) with company match Time Off Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Veterans Day paid time off for veterans Perks Company vehicle and gas card Meal and travel per diems Boot allowance Certification reimbursement program Salary Range Disclosure: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the ACRT salary range for this position. Actual salaries vary by location, experience, and performance. Benefits may include PTO, 401(k) with company match, ESOP, and health insurance as eligible. Salary Range Transparency: For applicants residing in New Jersey, the salary range for this role is from $23 per hour to $29 per hour. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Company: ACRT, Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr ACRT