Senior Utility Forester: Field Vegetation Management

ACRT, Inc.; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ACRT Pacific, LLC is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 4 to join our operations team. The role focuses on advanced vegetation management inspections, evaluations, and work prescriptions along utility lines, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders to ensure client standards and regulatory compliance.

The CUF 4 will manage more complex circuits, work primarily outdoors, and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and stakeholders while handling multiple priorities in rugged

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).
• ISA Certified Arborist (preferred or within defined timeframe).
• Experience with GIS, data collection tools, and utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently patrol distribution and/or 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.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards.

Skills

Vegetation inspection

Tree identification

Standards interpretation

Communication

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ISA Certified Arborist (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Data collection tools

Utility systems

Job description

ACRT Pacific, LLC is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 4 to join our operations team. The role focuses on advanced vegetation management inspections, evaluations, and work prescriptions along utility lines, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders to ensure client standards and regulatory compliance.

The CUF 4 will manage more complex circuits, work primarily outdoors, and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and stakeholders while handling multiple priorities in rugged