Field Utility Arborist – Transmission Vegetation Expert

ACRT Pacific; Texas; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group life insurance

Optional life insurance

Disability insurance (short & long)

Vacation and holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company vehicle/fuel card

Boot allowance

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Pre-employment drug screening & bgck

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking an Arborist to identify, inspect, and evaluate vegetation along utility lines, coordinating clearance crews and negotiating access with clients.

The role requires independent work over a geographic area and strong communication with stakeholders and customers. Location is in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and surrounding regions with travel to other sites as needed; a 2- to 4-year related degree or 2 years of utility vegetation management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-4 year degree in Rangeland Management, Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or closely related field OR 2 years of related experience.
• Vegetation management experience preferred and GIS data collection experience is a plus.
• Candidate must be self-motivated, organized and production oriented; able to work independently over a geographic area.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with stakeholders and customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate vegetation and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, 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; obtain estimates and build schedules.
• Set up work for contractors.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Production oriented

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

2-4 year degree in Rangeland Management or related field OR 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management

Tools

GIS data collection software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking an Arborist to identify, inspect, and evaluate vegetation along utility lines, coordinating clearance crews and negotiating access with clients.

The role requires independent work over a geographic area and strong communication with stakeholders and customers. Location is in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and surrounding regions with travel to other sites as needed; a 2- to 4-year related degree or 2 years of utility vegetation management experience is preferred.