Entry-Level Utility Forester: Field Inspections & Vegetation

ACRT, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

ESOP contributions

Job summary

ACRT Pacific, LLC is hiring an entry-level Consulting Utility Forester 1 to support vegetation management operations alongside the Operations Manager. The role focuses on inspections, evaluations, and documentation for utility lines, with learning on client standards, safety requirements, and field procedures.

The CUF 1 works outdoors and under close supervision, building foundational forestry skills, communication, and collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience in arboriculture, forestry, landscaping, utility, or outdoor field work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol distribution and transmission circuits.
• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and vegetation.
• Assist with tree trimming/removal prescriptions per client standards.
• Document vegetation management activities in client systems.
• Notify property owners and obtain permissions when required.
• Assist with outage investigations and field observations.

Skills

Communication

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ISA Certified Arborist (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Handheld data devices

Maps

Data collection tools

Job description

ACRT Pacific, LLC is hiring an entry-level Consulting Utility Forester 1 to support vegetation management operations alongside the Operations Manager. The role focuses on inspections, evaluations, and documentation for utility lines, with learning on client standards, safety requirements, and field procedures.

The CUF 1 works outdoors and under close supervision, building foundational forestry skills, communication, and collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and customers.