Senior Utility Forester – Field Veg Mgmt & Compliance

ACRT Pacific; United States; Remote; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

ESOP contributions

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

ACRT Pacific, LLC is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 4 for full-time work. The role focuses on complex vegetation management inspections, prescriptions, and coordination with contractors along utility lines, with emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and client standards.

The position requires four years of arboricultural experience, a valid driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification, and the ability to work outdoors in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Four (4) years of related arboricultural/vegetation management experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• CPR/First Aid certification (required prior to start)

Responsibilities

• Independently patrol distribution and transmission circuits, including complex or high-priority areas
• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and vegetation
• Prescribe tree trimming and removal work in accordance with client standards and specifications
• Map circuits using client continuity lists
• Enter prescriptions and data into handheld devices and applicable systems
• Notify property owners and obtain necessary permissions when required
• Track work progress and manage documentation efforts
• Perform outage investigations and support more complex field scenarios
• Support and coordinate vegetation management activities across assigned areas
• Audit tree trimming and removal work performed by contractors
• Evaluate quality, productivity, and compliance of completed work
• Determine future trimming requirements and cycles
• Complete post-audit documentation and reporting
• Address and resolve discrepancies or issues in contractor work

Skills

Arboricultural experience

GIS experience

Contractor coordination

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

GIS software

Data collection tools

Utility systems knowledge

Job description

ACRT Pacific, LLC is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 4 for full-time work. The role focuses on complex vegetation management inspections, prescriptions, and coordination with contractors along utility lines, with emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and client standards.

The position requires four years of arboricultural experience, a valid driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification, and the ability to work outdoors in varied conditions.