Transmission Utility Arborist — Field Vegetation Specialist

ACRT; Stephenville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Vacation

Holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company vehicle/fuel card

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking Transmission Utility Arborists to identify, inspect, and evaluate vegetation along utility lines in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metro area, Stephenville, and surrounding regions.

The role requires coordinating clearance crews, liaising with clients and crews, and arranging schedules and estimates for contractors. The position supports both entry level and seasoned professionals with a background in rangeland management, forestry, horticulture, or related fields.

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 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
• Self-motivated, organized, production oriented
• Comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
• Ability to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skill
• 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 (available nights and weekends as needed)
• 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, inspect, and evaluate vegetation and brush along utility lines; submit inspection results with recommendations
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of assigned clearance crews
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
• Serve as liaison between clients, work crews, and client customers
• Perform real time crew checks
• Get estimates, build schedules and set up work for contractors

Skills

Rangeland management

Forestry

Horticulture

Environmental science

Natural resources

Independent work

Geographic area management

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

Education

2- or 4-year degree in Rangeland Management/Forestry/Horticulture/Environmental Science/Natural Resources or related field

2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or related field (in lieu of degree)

Tools

GIS data collection software

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking Transmission Utility Arborists to identify, inspect, and evaluate vegetation along utility lines in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metro area, Stephenville, and surrounding regions.

The role requires coordinating clearance crews, liaising with clients and crews, and arranging schedules and estimates for contractors. The position supports both entry level and seasoned professionals with a background in rangeland management, forestry, horticulture, or related fields.