Field Transmission Arborist - Vegetation & Line Clearance

ACRT; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)

EAP

Company vehicle/fuel card

Boot allowance

ESOP

Pre-employment drug screening

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic Arborists to inspect and manage vegetation along utility lines across the Metro DFW West, Stephenville, Fort Worth, and surrounding areas. You will plan crews, coordinate access, and liaise with clients and customers.

The role requires a degree in rangeland management or related fields, or 2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and time-management skills. A company vehicle and extensive travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year degree in rangeland management, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, natural resources, or related field, OR 2 years of utility vegetation management experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate vegetation along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results with recommendations to clients.
• Plan and coordinate activities of clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as liaison between clients, crews, and customers.
• Perform real-time crew checks and safety briefings.
• Get estimates, build schedules, and set up work for contractors.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Production oriented

Independent work

Education

Rangeland Management/Forestry/Horticulture/Environmental Science/Natural Resource Management degree

2 years experience in Utility Vegetation Management (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS data collection software/hardware

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic Arborists to inspect and manage vegetation along utility lines across the Metro DFW West, Stephenville, Fort Worth, and surrounding areas. You will plan crews, coordinate access, and liaise with clients and customers.

The role requires a degree in rangeland management or related fields, or 2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and time-management skills. A company vehicle and extensive travel may be involved.