Field Utility Forester - Vegetation Mgmt & Liaison

ACRT, Inc.; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group life insurance

Optional life insurance

Short-and long-term disability

Vacation

Holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company vehicle/fuel card for work-rel

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic Foresters to join our outdoor vegetation management team in Tennessee. The Consulting Utility Forester role involves identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees along utility lines, submitting results with recommendations, and coordinating clearance crews.

You'll work with clients, utility customers, and vendors, plan field activities, and navigate access issues. A two-year degree in forestry or related field or relevant experience is required; GIS and Microsoft

Qualifications

• 2 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or related field
• Vegetation management experience preferred
• Competent Microsoft Office skills
• GIS data collection software/hardware experience preferred but not required
• Must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented
• Able to work independently and manage a geographical area for vegetation activities
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Multi-tasking and time management skills required
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (nights/weekends as needed)
• Valid driver''s license required

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines
• Submit inspection results to clients with 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
• Operate with company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Production oriented

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Outdoor work readiness

Education

Two-year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or related field

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic Foresters to join our outdoor vegetation management team in Tennessee. The Consulting Utility Forester role involves identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees along utility lines, submitting results with recommendations, and coordinating clearance crews.

You'll work with clients, utility customers, and vendors, plan field activities, and navigate access issues. A two-year degree in forestry or related field or relevant experience is required; GIS and Microsoft