Aspiring Utility Forester – Field Vegetation & Inspections

ACRT; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ACRT Pacific, LLC. is seeking an entry-level Consulting Utility Forester 1 to support vegetation management operations along utility lines.

You will learn client standards, safety requirements, and field procedures while performing inspections, data entry, and documentation in outdoor settings. You will work under close supervision, patrol circuits, assist with tree inspections and trimming assessments, and communicate with customers and contractors.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year of related arboricultural, forestry, landscaping, utility, or outdoor field experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification required prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patrolling distribution and/or transmission circuits.
• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and vegetation.
• Prescribe tree trimming and removal work per client standards.
• Support mapping of circuits using client continuity lists.
• Enter data into handheld devices and applicable systems.
• Notify property owners and obtain permissions when required.
• Document and track vegetation management activities.
• Assist with outage investigations and field observations.
• Audit tree trimming and removal work performed by contractors.
• Observe and document quality and compliance of completed work.
• Complete post-audit documentation and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

ISA Certified Arborist (within defined timeframe)

Tools

Handheld data collection devices

Maps

Job description

ACRT Pacific, LLC. is seeking an entry-level Consulting Utility Forester 1 to support vegetation management operations along utility lines.

You will learn client standards, safety requirements, and field procedures while performing inspections, data entry, and documentation in outdoor settings. You will work under close supervision, patrol circuits, assist with tree inspections and trimming assessments, and communicate with customers and contractors.