Field Arborist: Utility Vegetation & Inspections

ACRT Pacific; Texas; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Safety group health plans

Company vehicle and gas card

Meal and travel per diems

Boot allowance

Certification reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

ESOP

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Planned Distribution Arborist who will inspect trees along utility lines, coordinate clearance crews, and report inspection results with recommendations.

The role emphasizes field work outdoors, attention to detail, and strong communication with clients and crews. The position requires the ability to use handheld devices, map circuits, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; may substitute 5 years of experience in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED plus two years of related utility experience.
• ISA Certification and TDA Pesticide Applicator’s License is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and inspect local trees with an understanding of growth rates.
• Map circuits using client continuity lists.
• Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming contractors.
• Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescription into handheld computer or other similar systems, and use computers and software to perform duties.
• Notify property owners of tree trimming/work to be performed relating to client specifications.
• Manage the issuance of work and track work progress.
• Perform outage investigations when necessary.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Perform herbicide audits.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts.
• Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field to ensure compliance with work request forms and approved tree trimming.
• Determine when the next tree trimming is required.
• Complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work, and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator.
• Obtain permits from public agencies and document work.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards.
• Perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements.
• Adhere to attendance and work hour requirements.
• Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner and wear safety-related equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Tree identification

Reading maps

Safe driving

Teamwork

Critical thinking

ISA Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Horticulture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACRT, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Planned Distribution Arborist who will inspect trees along utility lines, coordinate clearance crews, and report inspection results with recommendations.

The role emphasizes field work outdoors, attention to detail, and strong communication with clients and crews. The position requires the ability to use handheld devices, map circuits, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.