Senior Utility Forester: Vegetation Management & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

ESOP contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

ACRT Pacific, LLC is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 4 to lead vegetation management inspections and work prescriptions along utility lines. The role involves coordinating with contractors, managing complex field situations outdoors, and ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates have advanced vegetation knowledge, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years of related arboricultural/vegetation management experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification required prior to start.

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 per 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 complex field scenarios.
• Coordinate vegetation management activities across assigned areas.

Skills

Vegetation inspection

Communication

Decision making

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GIS

Handheld data entry

Job description

ACRT Pacific, LLC is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester 4 to lead vegetation management inspections and work prescriptions along utility lines. The role involves coordinating with contractors, managing complex field situations outdoors, and ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates have advanced vegetation knowledge, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.