Roving Utility Forester | Florida

ACRT; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Paid Vacation

Company Vehicle/Gas Card

Per Diem Food Allowance

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. seeks a Ready Force / Roving Utility Forester to work on short-term projects and storm work across Florida. This outdoor role requires ability to travel 6–8 weeks at a time and to manage vegetation activities within a geographic area.

Ideal candidates have forestry-related education or experience, strong tree identification, and comfort with GIS/data collection tools; ISA Arborist and pesticide certs are a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Requires 2- or 4-year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or related field or 2 years of related experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required; may substitute 5 years of experience.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred but not required; pesticide certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform identification and inspection of trees along utility lines.
• Document work using handheld computers and GIS integrated software.
• Serve as liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers to balance safety, budgetary, and community relation concerns.
• Ensure the safety of yourself and your team; safety is the top priority.

Skills

Tree identification

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

Forestry / horticulture / environmental science degree or related field

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

GIS data collection hardware

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 Florida. Ready Force employees work on short-term projects, quick start-ups, storm work, or simply fill in for positions on contracts across the state.

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. Must be able to do overnight travel within the state of Florida.

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 or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 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 or GED required; may substitute 5 years of experience in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED
• 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 Progr

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.