Transmission Utility Arborist | Metro DFW West, TX

ACRT; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)

EAP

Company vehicle/fuel card

Boot allowance

ESOP

Pre-employment drug screening

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking energetic Arborists to inspect and manage vegetation along utility lines across the Metro DFW West, Stephenville, Fort Worth, and surrounding areas. You will plan crews, coordinate access, and liaise with clients and customers.

The role requires a degree in rangeland management or related fields, or 2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and time-management skills. A company vehicle and extensive travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year degree in rangeland management, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, natural resources, or related field, OR 2 years of utility vegetation management experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate vegetation along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results with recommendations to clients.
• Plan and coordinate activities of clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as liaison between clients, crews, and customers.
• Perform real-time crew checks and safety briefings.
• Get estimates, build schedules, and set up work for contractors.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Production oriented

Independent work

Education

Rangeland Management/Forestry/Horticulture/Environmental Science/Natural Resource Management degree

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS data collection software/hardware

Job description

ACRT, Inc.

Full time Regular

ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Transmission Utility Arborist position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in rangeland management, forestry, horticulture, natural resources, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work. This position would ideally be located in Metro DFW West/ Stephenville/ Ft. Worth, TX and adjacent areas and will be required to travel to other areas when necessary.

Our Arborists perform identification, 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.)
• 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 (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.

Additional Information:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group life insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes
• Boot allowance program
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: ACRT, Inc.