Field Utility Forester & Crew Coordinator

ACRT Pacific; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Company vehicle

Job summary

ACRT Pacific is seeking energetic foresters to identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines in various outdoor settings. You will plan, direct, and coordinate line clearance crews and negotiate access issues with stakeholders.

The role requires a forestry-related degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, GIS and computer skills, and the ability to work independently across a geographic area. A company vehicle is provided for job-related travel.

Qualifications

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field OR high school diploma/GED plus two years UVM experience.
• ISA Certification preferred.
• Vegetation management experience preferred.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with actionable recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of assigned tree clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Skills

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Self-motivated, organized

Education

Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science degree

High school diploma + 2 years relevant experience

ISA Certified Arborist certification (preferred)

Tools

GIS software/hardware

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACRT Pacific is seeking energetic foresters to identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines in various outdoor settings. You will plan, direct, and coordinate line clearance crews and negotiate access issues with stakeholders.

The role requires a forestry-related degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, GIS and computer skills, and the ability to work independently across a geographic area. A company vehicle is provided for job-related travel.