Consulting Utility Forester 1-3 | Lancaster, CA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement savings plan with公司

ESOP contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

ACRT Pacific is seeking an entry-level Consulting Utility Forester 1 to support vegetation management operations outdoors along utility lines. You will assist with inspections, evaluations, and documentation under supervision, learning client standards, safety rules, and field procedures.

Responsibilities include patrols, tree trimming assessments, data entry, and coordination with contractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related arboricultural, forestry, landscaping, utility, or outdoor field experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vegetation along distribution/transmission lines and document findings.
• Assist with patrolling circuits and with tree trimming/ removal work per client standards.
• Maintain and enter data in client systems and handheld devices; support outage investigations.

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld devices

Maps/data collection tools

Field equipment

Job description

ACRT Pacific, LLC.Full time RegularPosition SummaryThe 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 & ResponsibilitiesVegetation Inspecting & ManagementAssist with patrolling distribution and/or transmission circuitsLearn to identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and vegetationAssist with prescribing tree trimming and removal work in accordance with client standardsSupport mapping of circuits using client continuity listsEnter data and work information into handheld devices and applicable systemsAssist with notifying property owners and obtaining permissions when requiredSupport documentation and tracking of vegetation management activitiesAssist with outage investigations and field observationsTree Trimming AssessmentsAssist with auditing tree trimming and removal work performed by contractorsObserve and document quality and compliance of completed workSupport completion of post-audit documentation and reportingMaintain State, Local, & Organizational ComplianceFollow all client vegetation management standards and safety requirementsMaintain accurate documentation within client systemsFollow all safety requirements, laws, and regulationsWear required PPE and follow safety protocols at all timesAdhere to attendance and work hour requirementsPositively Build Upon New & Existing RelationshipsMaintain professional communication with customers, contractors, and property ownersSupport coordination efforts with contractors and internal teamsCommunicate effectively with team members and supervisorsRepresent ACRT professionally in field interactionsOther duties as assigned.RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or GEDExperience: One (1) year of related arboricultural, forestry, landscaping, utility, or outdoor field experience preferredMust be 21 years of age or olderValid driver’s license with acceptable driving recordCPR/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 conditionsFamiliarity with handheld devices, maps, or data collection toolsDesired Skills:Ability to learn vegetation inspection and work prescription processesBasic knowledge of tree identification and vegetation management principlesAbility to follow established procedures and standardsAbility to work outdoors in rugged terrain and inclement weatherAbility to read and follow mapsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively as part of a teamAbility to learn and apply technical forestry knowledge in field conditionsCompetencies:AccountabilityCommunicationQualitySafety FocusedAdaptabilityThis role would not be a good fit if:Work outdoors in varying weather conditionsFollow established safety and operational proceduresCommunicate with customers, contractors, and stakeholdersLearn technical forestry concepts and field processesPerform fieldwork in rugged terrainEmployee TrainingAll employees are required to complete safety training and company onboarding programsAdditional training may be required for systems, compliance, and client standardsOngoing field training and mentorship will be providedDrug Testing:Drug testing is requiredOfficeEmployees will typically report directly to field locations using a company-provided vehicle and may not report to a physical office daily.Additional:Department & Division: OperationsExempt Status*: Non-ExemptReports to**: Operations ManagerWorks with Inside Company:Field personnel and leadershipCorporate teamsWorks with Outside Company:Utility clientsContractorsCustomers and public agenciesWorking Conditions:Outdoor environments with significant field timeExposure to weather, terrain, and vegetation conditionsSupervisor Responsibilities:NonePhysical Requirements:Ability to walk, stand, and work outdoors for extended periodsAbility to lift up to 25 lbsAbility to operate a vehicle and field equipmentAbility to wear required PPETravel Requirements:Travel as needed based on project and client requirementsSalary Range DisclaimerThe 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 TransparencyFor applicants residing in California, the salary for this role is from $26 to $28 an hourWe 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 [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.