Utility Forester - temp

ACRT, Inc. is seeking experienced candidates who enjoy working outdoors. Our target is to identify candidates to work on utility systems as vegetation management arborists. Our field positions are ideal for professional‑minded individuals with an educational background in forestry, natural resource, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, or related disciplines and with exposure in these fields or line of work. The position is great for learning the utility industry and working to develop the necessary skills for a successful career.

This position would require a significant amount of customer interaction, educating and working with utility consumers, working with line clearance contractors and utility personnel. Our Arborists perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines; submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews; discuss and negotiate line‑clearance crew access issues; serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

2 or 4 year degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources or related fields OR high school diploma plus two years of Utility Vegetation Management experience

Strong tree ID skills required

ISA Utility Arborist and pesticide applicator license preferred

Experience in utility vegetation management a plus

Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required

Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills

Utility experience a plus

Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)

Medical

Dental

Group Life Insurance

Optional Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Vehicle/Gas Card for work related and commuting purposes

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule

Employees become owners and receive company stock after a waiting period

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.