Transmission Utility Arborist | Metro DFW West, TX

ACRT, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group life insurance

Optional life insurance

Disability insurance (short & long)

Vacation and holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company vehicle/fuel card

Boot allowance

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Pre-employment drug screening & bgck

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking an Arborist to identify, inspect, and evaluate vegetation along utility lines, coordinating clearance crews and negotiating access with clients.

The role requires independent work over a geographic area and strong communication with stakeholders and customers. Location is in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and surrounding regions with travel to other sites as needed; a 2- to 4-year related degree or 2 years of utility vegetation management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-4 year degree in Rangeland Management, Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or closely related field OR 2 years of related experience.
• Vegetation management experience preferred and GIS data collection experience is a plus.
• Candidate must be self-motivated, organized and production oriented; able to work independently over a geographic area.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with stakeholders and customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate vegetation and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, 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; obtain estimates and build schedules.
• Set up work for contractors.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Production oriented

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

2-4 year degree in Rangeland Management or related field OR 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management

Tools

GIS data collection software

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

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.

From coast to coast and everywhere in between, ACRT Services and its family of companies is looking to hire the industry’s best talent. We’re looking for independent, self-driven people who turn challenges into solutions. People who want to use their careers to help utilities keep their customers in power. People who want to help us sustain our world.

Accountable to self and others Customer and company fairness Responsibility of ownership Trustworthy in all things Mission: To engage the best people and make them better to foster resiliency, environmental stewardship, compliance, stakeholder partnerships, and safer communities. Vision: To be the leader for innovation and industry-shaping solutions within the infrastructure and environmental space. ACRT Services and our family of companies are fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We seek to hire and empower the best people, providing exceptional service no matter where and when duty calls. We also believe in our people and invest in them through continuing education and believe in a positive, active workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities