Outdoor Transmission Forester – Crew Lead & Vegetation

ACRT Pacific; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Vacation and holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company vehicle/fuel card

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic professionals for a Transmission Utility Forester role.

The job involves identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees along utility lines and coordinating vegetation clearance crews to ensure safe and efficient line maintenance. Ideal candidates have forestry-related education or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently across a defined geographic area.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field or HS diploma with 2 years UVM experience
• 6 months vegetation management experience preferred
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• GIS data collection software/hardware experience preferred
• Must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented

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

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Production oriented

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Valid driver’s license

Education

Forestry degree or related field

High school diploma + 2 years of UVM experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS data collection software/hardware

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic professionals for a Transmission Utility Forester role.

The job involves identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees along utility lines and coordinating vegetation clearance crews to ensure safe and efficient line maintenance. Ideal candidates have forestry-related education or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently across a defined geographic area.