Transmission Line Forester — Outdoor Field Leader

ACRT; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Vacation

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is hiring a Transmission Utility Forester in Orlando, FL to identify and evaluate vegetation along utility lines. You will submit inspection results and coordinate line clearance crews while liaising with clients and crews in varied terrain and weather.

The role requires forestry education or equivalent experience, strong communication, and independent field work with occasional nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Two-year or Four-year forestry degree or related field OR high school diploma plus 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Self-motivation

Communication

Time management

Education

Two-year forestry degree

Four-year forestry degree

High school diploma + 2 years UVM experience

Tools

GIS data collection software

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is hiring a Transmission Utility Forester in Orlando, FL to identify and evaluate vegetation along utility lines. You will submit inspection results and coordinate line clearance crews while liaising with clients and crews in varied terrain and weather.

The role requires forestry education or equivalent experience, strong communication, and independent field work with occasional nights and weekends.