Field Forester - Utility Vegetation & Inspections

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement savings with company

ESOP contributions

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Region-specific benefits

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 1 to support vegetation management operations under supervision. This entry-level role involves inspections, evaluations, and documentation along utility lines, with learning on client standards and safety practices in field settings.

You will assist with patrolling circuits, identifying vegetation, and helping with work prescriptions. This role requires willingness to learn and communicate effectively with customers, contractors, and internal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1+ year of related arboricultural, forestry, landscaping, utility, or outdoor field experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required prior to start.

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 into handheld devices and applicable systems.
• Notify property owners and obtain permissions when required.
• Support documentation and tracking of vegetation management activities.
• Assist with outage investigations and field observations.

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld devices

Maps

Data collection tools

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 1 to support vegetation management operations under supervision. This entry-level role involves inspections, evaluations, and documentation along utility lines, with learning on client standards and safety practices in field settings.

You will assist with patrolling circuits, identifying vegetation, and helping with work prescriptions. This role requires willingness to learn and communicate effectively with customers, contractors, and internal