Roving Utility Forester

ACRT; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking Ready Force employees—roving utility foresters—to work on short-term projects across the United States.

The role requires outdoor work in various conditions and sites, with hourly pay ranging from $20 to $26 depending on experience. Responsibilities include tree identification along utility lines, documenting work with handheld GIS tools, and coordinating among clients, crews, and customers while prioritizing safety and budget considerations.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or related field, or 2 years UVM experience with high school diploma.
• Strong tree identification skills preferred.
• Willingness to travel 6–8 weeks at a time.
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred.
• Valid Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Performing identification and inspection of trees along utility lines.
• Documenting work using handheld computers and GIS integrated software.
• Serving as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers to balance safety, budgetary, and community relation concerns.
• Prioritize safety for yourself and the team.

Skills

Strong organization skills

Self-motivated

Production oriented

Travel extensively

Education

Two-year degree in forestry or related field

High school diploma + 2 years UVM experience

Tools

GIS data collection software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACRT, Inc.

Full time Regular

ACRT, Inc. is the largest and most trusted independent UVM consulting and training company in the nation, and we’re growing! We are seeking new Ready Force employees- also known as Roving Utility Foresters to begin work in the United States immediately. Ready Force employees work on short-term projects, quick start-ups, storm work, or simply fill in for positions on contracts across the country.

Our Roving Utility Forester position is ideal for candidates with a background in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, environmental studies and natural resources, or a related discipline. Experience and willingness to work outdoors in all weather and dynamic terrain is a must.

Pay is $20 to 26 an hour, based on experience

As a roving forester, you will be responsible for:

• Performing identification and inspection of trees along utility lines
• Documenting work using handheld computers and GIS integrated software
• Serving as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers to balance safety, budgetary, and community relation concerns
• The safety of yourself and your team. Safety is the most important focus of ACRT

Requirements:

• 2 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, high school diploma/ GED plus 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.) High school diploma/GED requirement can be waived for 5 years of UVM experience.
• Strong tree identification is a preferred skill.
• Experience in utility vegetation management preferred
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred but not required
• Pesticide certification preferred but not required
• Candidate must be able to travel extensively- 6 to 8 weeks at a time.
• Company-paid travel
• Valid Driver License required
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred
• Candidate must be self-motivated, show strong organization skills, and be production oriented
• Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Why work for ACRT:

• ACRT, Inc. is 100% employee-owned; it’s not just a job…it’s YOUR Company!
• Extensive on-the-job training
• Full Time Position
• Overtime Available
• Company-Paid Travel with Diems

ACRT offers excellent benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Company Vehicle/Gas Card
• Per Diem Food Allowance
• Boot Allowance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: ACRT, Inc.