Junior Utility Forester: Field Vegetation Tech

ACRT Pacific; Bishop (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ACRT Pacific, LLC is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 1 in Bishop, CA. This entry-level role supports vegetation management operations by assisting with inspections, evaluations, and field documentation with a supervisor.

You will learn client standards, safety, and field practices while working outdoors, interfacing with contractors and customers, and contributing to mapping and data entry. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, some outdoor experience, valid driver license, CPR/First Aid,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of related arboricultural, forestry, landscaping, or outdoor field experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification required before start.
• ISA Certified Arborist (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with patrolling distribution and transmission circuits.
• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and vegetation.
• Assist with prescribing tree trimming and removal work in accordance with client standards.
• Support mapping of circuits using client continuity lists.
• Enter data and work information into handheld devices and applicable systems.
• Assist with notifying property owners and obtaining permissions when required.
• Support documentation and tracking of vegetation management activities.
• Assist with outage investigations and field observations.
• Audit contractor work for quality and safety.
• Follow client standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Tree identification

Data collection & entry

Strong communication

Outdoor / field work

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid certification

ISA Certified Arborist (preferred)

Tools

Handheld devices

Maps & GIS basics

Job description

ACRT Pacific, LLC is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 1 in Bishop, CA. This entry-level role supports vegetation management operations by assisting with inspections, evaluations, and field documentation with a supervisor.

You will learn client standards, safety, and field practices while working outdoors, interfacing with contractors and customers, and contributing to mapping and data entry. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, some outdoor experience, valid driver license, CPR/First Aid,