Consulting Utility Forester 1-3 | Bishop / Mammoth, CA

ACRT•Bishop, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Consulting Utility Forester 1 is an entry-level position supporting vegetation management operations along utility lines. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role assists with field inspections, evaluations, work documentation, and related field activities under close supervision while learning client standards, vegetation management practices, safety requirements, and operational procedures. The work is primarily outdoors and involves communicating with internal teams, contractors, customers, and property owners. The forester assists with patrolling distribution or transmission circuits; identifying and evaluating trees and vegetation; supporting tree-trimming and removal prescriptions; mapping circuits; entering information into handheld devices and other systems; and documenting vegetation management activities. The position also supports contractor work audits, outage investigations, property-owner notifications, compliance, and reporting. Employees complete company onboarding and safety training, with ongoing field training and mentorship. Drug testing is required. Field employees typically report directly to field locations in a company-provided vehicle and may not report to a physical office daily. Travel is required as needed based on project and client requirements. The position is non-exempt and has no supervisory responsibilities. For applicants residing in California, the stated salary is $26 to $28 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related arboricultural, forestry, landscaping, utility, or outdoor field experience is preferred.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
CPR/First Aid certification required prior to start.
Ability to follow established procedures and standards and learn vegetation inspection and work-prescription processes.
Ability to work outdoors in rugged terrain and varying or inclement weather conditions.
Ability to read and follow maps.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to learn and apply technical forestry knowledge in field conditions.
Ability to walk, stand, and work outdoors for extended periods; lift up to 25 pounds; operate a vehicle and field equipment; and wear required PPE.
Ability to meet attendance and work-hour requirements.

Nice To Haves

ISA Certified Arborist certification, or ability to obtain it within a defined timeframe.
Experience working outdoors in varying terrain or weather conditions.
Familiarity with handheld devices, maps, or data collection tools.
Basic knowledge of tree identification and vegetation management principles.

Responsibilities

Assist with patrolling distribution and/or transmission circuits.
Learn to identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and vegetation.
Assist with prescribing tree trimming and removal work in accordance with client standards.
Support mapping of circuits using client continuity lists.
Enter data and work information into handheld devices and applicable systems.
Assist with notifying property owners and obtaining permissions when required.
Support documentation and tracking of vegetation management activities.
Assist with outage investigations and field observations.
Assist with auditing contractors’ tree-trimming and removal work; observe and document quality and compliance.
Support post-audit documentation and reporting.
Follow client vegetation management standards, safety requirements, laws, and regulations; maintain accurate documentation in client systems and wear required PPE.
Maintain professional communication with customers, contractors, and property owners; support coordination with contractors and internal teams.
Communicate with team members and supervisors and represent ACRT professionally in field interactions.
Complete required safety training, onboarding, and additional training as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.