Transmission Arborist & Vegetation Specialist

acrt; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

ESOP

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic Arborists for a Transmission Utility role in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

The position welcomes entry level and seasoned professionals with education in rangeland management, forestry, horticulture, natural resources, or related disciplines, and includes travel to other areas as needed. You will identify, inspect, and evaluate vegetation along utility lines, report findings with recommendations, plan crews, coordinate access, and liaise among clients, workers, and

Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year degree in Rangeland Management, Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field
• Vegetation management experience preferred
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required
• Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented
• Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
• Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skill
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skill
• Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules
• Able to hike lengthy periods of time to access lines throughout the region
• Valid driver's license required and must be able to drive long distances in company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspection, and evaluation of vegetation and brush along utility lines
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned clearance crews
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
• Serve as a liaison between clients, work crews, and client customers
• Perform real time crew checks
• Get estimates, build schedules and set up work for contractors

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

GIS experience

MS Office

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Rangeland Management degree

Forestry degree

Environmental Science degree

Tools

GIS data collection software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic Arborists for a Transmission Utility role in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

The position welcomes entry level and seasoned professionals with education in rangeland management, forestry, horticulture, natural resources, or related disciplines, and includes travel to other areas as needed. You will identify, inspect, and evaluate vegetation along utility lines, report findings with recommendations, plan crews, coordinate access, and liaise among clients, workers, and