Transmission Line Forester & Crew Lead

ACRT, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Company vehicle/fuel card

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. seeks a Full Time Regular Transmission Utility Forester to identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines and to submit inspection results with recommendations.

The role plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of line-clearance crews, discusses access issues, and serves as a liaison between clients, crews, and customer locations. A forestry degree or related experience is required, with GIS and Office skills valued.

Qualifications

• Two-year or four-year forestry degree or related field, or high school diploma with two years UVM experience.
• High school diploma requirement can be waived for 5 years UVM experience.
• 6 months vegetation management experience preferred.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required.
• Self-motivated, organized, production oriented.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a geographical area for vegetation activities.
• Ability to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors; strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication; multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan and coordinate activities of assigned line-clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS data collection

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Education

Forestry degree (2-year or 4-year)

High school diploma + 2 years UVM experience

Tools

GIS software/hardware

Job description

ACRT, Inc. seeks a Full Time Regular Transmission Utility Forester to identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines and to submit inspection results with recommendations.

The role plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of line-clearance crews, discusses access issues, and serves as a liaison between clients, crews, and customer locations. A forestry degree or related experience is required, with GIS and Office skills valued.