Consulting Utility Forester (ISA Arborist) | Grand Junction, CO

ACRT Services; Grand Junction (CO); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

ESOP program

Résumé du poste

ACRT, Inc. is seeking proactive Forester professionals for utility vegetation planning with Xcel Energy contract. You will inspect trees along rights-of-way and report findings to clients, while coordinating crew activities and access. The role blends field work with client liaison responsibilities.

Qualified candidates have a forestry-related degree or equivalent vegetation management experience, ISA arborist certification, and GIS/Office skills. Equal opportunity employer; benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree or 2 years in related field required or preferred.
• ISA Arborist certification required.
• ISA Utility Specialist and/or TRAQ preferred.
• Experience in vegetation management or line clearance a plus.

Responsabilités

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results with recommendations to clients.
• Plan and coordinate line-clearance crews and access issues.
• Serve as liaison between clients, crews, and customers.

Connaissances

ISA Arborist certification

Driver's license

Strong interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Formation

Two year degree in forestry or related field

Experience in Utility Vegetation Management (2 years) in lieu of degree

ISA Arborist certification required

ISA Utility Specialist / TRAQ preferred

Outils

GIS data collection software

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

ACRT, Inc.

Full time Regular

ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Consulting Utility Forester position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work.

Our Foresters 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. This position specifically will be contracting for Xcel Energy as a new construction vegetation planner.

SalaryRange Disclaimer

The basesalaryrange represents the low and high end of the ACRTsalaryrange for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited tocustomer 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.

SalaryRangeTransparency

For applicants residing inColorado, thesalaryrange for this role is from $25.50 minto $29.50 max.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.)
• ISA Arborist certification required
• ISA Utility Specialist and/or TRAQ certification strongly preferred
• Vegetation management experience preferred
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required
• Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented
• Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
• Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skill
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skill
• Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
• Valid driver’s license required

Additional Information:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group life insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes
• Boot allowance program
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required

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 [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.