Senior Utility Forester - Field Vegetation & Compliance

ACRT Pacific; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This outdoor role requires advanced technical knowledge, strong decision-making, and the ability to manage field situations while coordinating with clients, contractors, and stakeholders. You will patrol circuits, evaluate vegetation, map layouts, and ensure compliance with client standards and regulatory requirements, reporting to the Operations

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Four (4) years in arboricultural/vegetation management.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification required prior to start.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred or obtainable.
• GIS, data collection tools, and utility systems experience.
• Experience coordinating with contractors or external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Patrol distribution/transmission circuits including complex areas.
• Identify and evaluate trees and vegetation.
• Prescribe trimming/removal per client standards.
• Map circuits using client continuity lists.
• Enter prescriptions into handheld devices.
• Notify property owners and obtain permissions.
• Audit contractor work for quality and compliance.
• Ensure regulatory and client standards compliance.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors to resolve access issues.
• Maintain documentation in client systems.

Skills

Vegetation management

Field inspections

Communication

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Four (4) years of related arboricultural/vegetation management experience

Tools

GIS

Data collection tools

Utility systems

Job description

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

This outdoor role requires advanced technical knowledge, strong decision-making, and the ability to manage field situations while coordinating with clients, contractors, and stakeholders. You will patrol circuits, evaluate vegetation, map layouts, and ensure compliance with client standards and regulatory requirements, reporting to the Operations