Transmission Utility Forester | Orlando, FL

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. Full Time Regular Transmission Utility Forester

ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors.

• Our Foresters perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

Minimum Requirements

• Two-year or Four-year forestry degree or related field OR high school diploma plus two years of 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 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 skills.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 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).
• Valid driver's license required.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Company: ACRT, Inc.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities