Senior Utility Forester: Complex Vegetation Management

ACRT; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company174

ESOP contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

ACRT Pacific, LLC. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 4 to perform advanced vegetation management inspections and work prescriptions along utility lines.

You will manage complex circuits, coordinate with contractors and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with client and regulatory standards in outdoor environments. The role requires strong technical knowledge, decision-making, and communication skills to support vegetation management programs and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 4 years of arboricultural/vegetation management experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification prior to start.
• ISA Certified Arborist, or ability to obtain within defined timeframe.
• Experience with GIS, data collection tools, and utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently patrol circuits and assess vegetation in complex areas.
• Prescribe tree trimming/removal per client standards.
• Map circuits and enter data into handheld devices/systems.
• Audit contractor work for quality, productivity, and compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders to resolve access and scheduling.
• Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory, and client standards.

Skills

Arboriculture/vegetation management

Field inspections

Decision making

Client communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GIS

Data collection tools

Utility systems

Job description

ACRT Pacific, LLC. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 4 to perform advanced vegetation management inspections and work prescriptions along utility lines.

You will manage complex circuits, coordinate with contractors and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with client and regulatory standards in outdoor environments. The role requires strong technical knowledge, decision-making, and communication skills to support vegetation management programs and safety protocols.