Consulting Utility Forester 1-3 | Santa Clarita, CA

ACRT Services•Santa Clarita, CA

11d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Consulting Utility Forester 1 supports vegetation management operations along utility lines by assisting with inspections, evaluations, work documentation, and field observations. Working under close supervision, the employee learns client standards, vegetation management practices, safety requirements, and field operations. The role is primarily outdoors and requires a willingness to learn technical forestry skills, follow procedures, and communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors, customers, and property owners. The employee assists with patrolling distribution and/or transmission circuits; identifying and evaluating trees and vegetation; prescribing trimming and removal work according to client standards; mapping circuits; recording information in handheld devices and other systems; obtaining property-owner permissions when required; documenting vegetation management activities; investigating outages; and auditing contractor work. The employee follows client standards, laws, regulations, and safety protocols, wears required PPE, and completes required safety training, onboarding, and ongoing field training. Employees typically travel 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
CPR/First Aid certification required prior to start.
Ability to learn vegetation inspection and work prescription processes.
Basic knowledge of tree identification and vegetation management principles, or ability to learn them.
Ability to follow established procedures and standards.
Ability to work outdoors in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
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 lbs; operate a vehicle and field equipment; and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

One year of related arboricultural, forestry, landscaping, utility, or outdoor field experience is preferred.
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.

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 circuit mapping 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.
Meet attendance and work hour requirements.
Communicate professionally with customers, contractors, property owners, team members, and supervisors; support coordination with contractors and internal teams.
Represent ACRT professionally during field interactions.
Complete required safety training, company onboarding, and additional training as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.