Field Utility Forester & Vegetation Inspector

ACRT, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and gas card

Meal and travel per diems (allowances)

Boot allowance

Certification reimbursement program

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to identify, inspect, and evaluate trees along utility lines and submit results with recommendations. The role plans and coordinates tree clearance crews and requires outdoor work, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include inspecting trees, mapping circuits, coordinating crews, and performing post-audit and compliance tasks. A ISA Arborist certification will be pursued within 30 months.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Horticulture or related field.
• Experience: Two years of related utility experience. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

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 hand-held computer or other similar systems, and use computers and software to perform duties.
• Notify property owners of tree trimming/tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client specifications.
• Manage the issuance of work and track work progress.
• Perform outage investigations, when necessary.
• Discuss line-clearance crew access issues.

Skills

Learn new systems

Microsoft Office

Identify local trees

Read maps

Drive 4x4

Teamwork & communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Vegetation management knowledge

Electrical facilities knowledge

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Horticulture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to identify, inspect, and evaluate trees along utility lines and submit results with recommendations. The role plans and coordinates tree clearance crews and requires outdoor work, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include inspecting trees, mapping circuits, coordinating crews, and performing post-audit and compliance tasks. A ISA Arborist certification will be pursued within 30 months.