Transmission Utility Forester | Orlando, FL

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

## Transmission Utility Forester | Orlando, FLApply: Orlando, FL: Full time: Posted Today: R9488ACRT, Inc.Full time RegularACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Transmission Utility Forester position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work.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 **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