Field Utility Line Forester & Crew Lead

ACRT; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group life insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic professionals for a Utility Capital Forester role. The position focuses on identifying and evaluating trees along utility lines and coordinating clearance crews to ensure safe, compliant vegetation management.

You will prepare client-facing reports and recommendations. The role requires forestry or related degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and readiness to work in varied outdoor conditions with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must have forestry/environmental related degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience with GIS data collection software is preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; multitasking and time management.
• Willingness to work 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 and coordinate activities of assigned tree clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate access issues for line-clearance crews.
• Liaise between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Education

Forestry / Environmental Science / Natural Resources degree or related field

High school diploma + 2 years of UVM experience

Tools

GIS data collection software/hardware

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic professionals for a Utility Capital Forester role. The position focuses on identifying and evaluating trees along utility lines and coordinating clearance crews to ensure safe, compliant vegetation management.

You will prepare client-facing reports and recommendations. The role requires forestry or related degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and readiness to work in varied outdoor conditions with flexible hours.