Entry-Level Field Utility Forester – Vegetation Management

ACRT; Victorville (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 along utility corridors. You will learn client standards, perform inspections, and document field activities under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, outdoor work, and collaboration with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of related arboricultural, forestry, landscaping, utility, or outdoor field experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required prior to start.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Learning mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld devices

Maps

Data collection tools

Job description

ACRT Pacific, LLC. is seeking an entry-level Consulting Utility Forester 1 to support vegetation management along utility corridors. You will learn client standards, perform inspections, and document field activities under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, outdoor work, and collaboration with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.