Utility Vegetation Planner | ISA Arborist

ACRT Services; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

ESOP program

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking proactive Forester professionals for utility vegetation planning with Xcel Energy contract. You will inspect trees along rights-of-way and report findings to clients, while coordinating crew activities and access. The role blends field work with client liaison responsibilities.

Qualified candidates have a forestry-related degree or equivalent vegetation management experience, ISA arborist certification, and GIS/Office skills. Equal opportunity employer; benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree or 2 years in related field required or preferred.
• ISA Arborist certification required.
• ISA Utility Specialist and/or TRAQ preferred.
• Experience in vegetation management or line clearance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results with recommendations to clients.
• Plan and coordinate line-clearance crews and access issues.
• Serve as liaison between clients, crews, and customers.

Skills

ISA Arborist certification

Driver's license

Strong interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

Two year degree in forestry or related field

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

ISA Arborist certification required

ISA Utility Specialist / TRAQ preferred

Tools

GIS data collection software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACRT, Inc. is seeking proactive Forester professionals for utility vegetation planning with Xcel Energy contract. You will inspect trees along rights-of-way and report findings to clients, while coordinating crew activities and access. The role blends field work with client liaison responsibilities.

Qualified candidates have a forestry-related degree or equivalent vegetation management experience, ISA arborist certification, and GIS/Office skills. Equal opportunity employer; benefits apply.