Outdoor Utility Forester & Crew Lead

ACRT, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Group life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Vacation and holidays

401(k)

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic professionals to join our outdoor team as foresters in Florida.

You will identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines and submit inspection results with recommendations. You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of tree clearance crews, discuss access issues with stakeholders, and act as a liaison between clients, crews, and customer representatives.

Qualifications

• Two-year forestry degree or equivalent field experience; H.S. diploma with two years UVM experience acceptable.
• Vegetation management experience preferred; GIS experience preferred but not required.
• Competent with Microsoft Office; GIS data collection software experience is a plus.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and production oriented; able to work independently over a geographical area.
• Strong verbal and written communication; able to interact with stakeholders, clients and crews.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking; comfortable in varied terrains and inclement weather.
• Valid driver’s license is required; occasional nights/weekends possible.

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

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Two-year forestry degree

HS diploma + 2 years UVM experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS data collection software

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic professionals to join our outdoor team as foresters in Florida.

You will identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines and submit inspection results with recommendations. You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of tree clearance crews, discuss access issues with stakeholders, and act as a liaison between clients, crews, and customer representatives.