Entry-Level Utility Forester & Vegetation Specialist

ACRT Pacific; United States; Remote; 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 operations outdoors and learn client standards and safety requirements. You will assist with inspections, evaluations, documentation, and communicating with internal teams, contractors, and customers.

The role emphasizes learning forestry concepts, following procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation while working under supervision.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year in arboricultural, forestry, landscaping, utility, or outdoor field work 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.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred or obtainable within a defined timeframe.
• Familiarity with handheld devices and data collection tools.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

ACRT Pacific, LLC. is seeking an entry-level Consulting Utility Forester 1 to support vegetation management operations outdoors and learn client standards and safety requirements. You will assist with inspections, evaluations, documentation, and communicating with internal teams, contractors, and customers.

The role emphasizes learning forestry concepts, following procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation while working under supervision.