Outdoor Utility Line Forester — Vegetation Specialist

ACRT, Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Optional life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic forestry professionals to perform field inspections of trees along utility lines and provide clients with actionable recommendations. The role involves planning and directing tree clearance crews and negotiating access with stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have forestry or related degrees, GIS/data collection experience, and strong communication skills. The position supports diverse field work across varied terrain and weather.

Qualifications

• Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field, or equivalently two years of UVM experience with a HS diploma/GED.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification preferred.
• Vegetation management experience preferred.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
• GIS data collection software/hardware experience preferred.

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.
• Liaise between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

Communication skills

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Driving

Education

Degree in Forestry or related field

Tools

GIS data collection software

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic forestry professionals to perform field inspections of trees along utility lines and provide clients with actionable recommendations. The role involves planning and directing tree clearance crews and negotiating access with stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have forestry or related degrees, GIS/data collection experience, and strong communication skills. The position supports diverse field work across varied terrain and weather.