Consulting Utility Forester 1-3 | Bishop / Mammoth, CA

ACRT Pacific; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ACRT Pacific is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 1 to support vegetation management along utility corridors. This entry‑level role works under supervision to learn client standards, safety requirements, and field operations while documenting inspections and work activities.

You will patrol circuits, identify vegetation, assist with trimming and removal prescriptions, and enter data in handheld devices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of related arboricultural/forestry experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification required before start.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation inspections and assist with management.
• Assist patrolling distribution/transmission circuits.
• Learn to identify trees and vegetation for preservation and removal decisions.
• Assist with documenting work in client systems and hand-held devices.
• Support safety compliance and client standards in the field.

Skills

Vegetation inspection

Outdoor work

Communication

Safety awareness

Data entry

Map reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld devices

Maps

Job description

Full time Regular Position Summary

ACRT Pacific, LLC. The Consulting Utility Forester 1 reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Pacific. This entry-level role supports vegetation management operations by assisting with inspections, evaluations, and work documentation activities along utility lines. The CUF 1 works under close supervision while learning client standards, vegetation management practices, safety requirements, and field operations. This role works primarily outdoors and requires a willingness to learn technical forestry skills, follow established procedures, and communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Vegetation Inspecting & Management
• Assist with patrolling distribution and/or transmission circuits
• Learn to identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and vegetation
• Assist with prescribing tree trimming and removal work in accordance with client standards
• Support mapping of circuits using client continuity lists
• Enter data and work information into handheld devices and applicable systems
• Assist with notifying property owners and obtaining permissions when required
• Support documentation and tracking of vegetation management activities
• Assist with outage investigations and field observations
• Tree Trimming Assessments
• Assist with auditing tree trimming and removal work performed by contractors
• Observe and document quality & compliance of completed work
• Support completion of post-audit documentation and reporting
• Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance
• Follow all client vegetation management standards and safety requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation within client systems
• Follow all safety requirements, laws, and regulations
• Wear required PPE and follow safety protocols at all times
• Adhere to attendance and work hour requirements
• Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships
• Maintain professional communication with customers, contractors, and property owners
• Support coordination efforts with contractors and internal teams
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Represent ACRT professionally in field interactions
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: One (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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISA Certified Arborist (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)
• Experience working outdoors in varying terrain or weather conditions
• Familiarity with handheld devices, maps, or data collection tools

Desired Skills:

• Ability to learn vegetation inspection and work prescription processes
• Basic knowledge of tree identification and vegetation management principles
• Ability to follow established procedures and standards
• Ability to work outdoors in rugged terrain and inclement weather
• Ability to read and follow maps
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Competencies

• Accountability
• Communication
• Quality
• Safety
• Focused Adaptability

This role would not be a good fit if:

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Follow established safety and operational procedures
• Communicate with customers, contractors, and stakeholders
• Learn technical forestry concepts and field processes
• Perform fieldwork in rugged terrain

Employee Training

• All employees are required to complete safety training and company onboarding programs.
• Additional training may be required for systems, compliance, and client standards.
• Ongoing field training and mentorship will be provided.

Drug Testing

Drug testing is required.

Office Employees will typically report directly to field locations using a company-provided vehicle and may not report to a physical office daily.

Additional:

• Department & Division: Operations
• Exempt Status*: Non-Exempt
• Reports to**: Operations Manager
• Works with Inside Company: Field personnel and leadership Corporate teams
• Works with Outside Company: Utility clients Contractors Customers and public agencies

Working Conditions

Outdoor environments with significant field time Exposure to weather, terrain, and vegetation conditions

Supervisor Responsibilities: None

Physical Requirements: Ability to walk, stand, and work outdoors for extended periods Ability to lift up to 25 lbs Ability to operate a vehicle and field equipment Ability to wear required PPE

Travel Requirements: Travel as needed based on project and client requirements

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the ACRT Pacific salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to customer contact terms, location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region-specific benefits as eligible.

Salary Range Transparency

For applicants residing in California, the salary for this role is from $26 to $28 an hour

Equal Employment / Affimative Action

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.

Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company

ACRT, Inc.

From coast to coast and everywhere in between, ACRT Services and its family of companies is looking to hire the industry’s best talent. We’re looking for independent, self-driven people who turn challenges into solutions. People who want to use their careers to help utilities keep their customers in power. People who want to help us sustain our world. If that’s you, then we want to talk. Explore our open positions now, and start a career that can make a difference for others nationwide.

Accountability

To engage the best people and make them better to foster resiliency, environmental stewardship, compliance, stakeholder partnerships, and safer communities.

Vision:

To be the leader for innovation and industry-shaping solutions within the infrastructure and environmental space.

We also believe in our people and invest in them through continuing education and believe in a positive, active workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities