Senior Utility Forester — Vegetation Management

ACRT Pacific; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

ESOP contributions

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

ACRT Pacific is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 4 to perform advanced vegetation management inspections and prescribe trimming and removal work along utility corridors. You will coordinate with contractors, interpret client standards, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in outdoor field environments.

The role emphasizes complex field decision-making, strong communication with clients and stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority circuits while

Qualifications

• 4+ years of arboricultural/vegetation management experience.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification required before start.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred or able to obtain within defined timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Independently patrol distribution/transmission circuits and assess vegetation.
• Prescribe tree trimming/removal work per client standards.
• Map circuits using continuity lists; enter data into handheld devices.
• Notify property owners and obtain permissions as required.
• Audit contractor work for quality, productivity, and compliance.
• Ensure regulatory/client vegetation management standards are followed.

Skills

Vegetation inspections

Tree identification

Communication

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ISA Certified Arborist (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Data collection tools

Utility systems

Job description

ACRT Pacific is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 4 to perform advanced vegetation management inspections and prescribe trimming and removal work along utility corridors. You will coordinate with contractors, interpret client standards, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in outdoor field environments.

The role emphasizes complex field decision-making, strong communication with clients and stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority circuits while