Field Utility Forester - Vegetation & Line Clearance Pro

ACRT Pacific, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

ESOP

Company vehicle/fuel card

Boot allowance program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic professionals for a Contract Utility Forester role. You will inspect trees along utility lines, coordinate crews, and liaise with clients and stakeholders. A forestry/environmental background and GIS/Office skills are preferred, with a valid driver’s license and willingness to work in varied terrain and weather.

Salary transparency is provided with ranges by location; Ohio range is $18–$24 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and ESOP offerings.

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resources degree or related field OR high school diploma/GED plus two years of UVM experience.
• High school diploma/GED requirement can be substituted with 5 years of related UVM experience.
• Previous Vegetation management experience preferred.
• ISA Arborist certification preferred.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented.
• Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities.
• Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required.
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed).
• Valid driver's license required.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Forestry degree

Environmental Science degree

High school diploma or GED + 5 years UVM experience

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic professionals for a Contract Utility Forester role. You will inspect trees along utility lines, coordinate crews, and liaise with clients and stakeholders. A forestry/environmental background and GIS/Office skills are preferred, with a valid driver’s license and willingness to work in varied terrain and weather.

Salary transparency is provided with ranges by location; Ohio range is $18–$24 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and ESOP offerings.