Consulting Utility Forester 4-6 | Santa Clarita, CA

ACRT•Santa Clarita, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

ACRT Pacific’s Consulting Utility Forester 4 is an advanced-level field role reporting to the Operations Manager. The position performs complex vegetation-management inspections, evaluations, and work prescriptions along utility lines. It manages more complex circuits, coordinates with contractors and stakeholders, and ensures compliance with client and regulatory requirements. The work is primarily outdoors and requires advanced technical knowledge, sound decision-making, and effective communication with clients, contractors, and stakeholders. The forester independently patrols distribution and/or transmission circuits, inspects trees and vegetation, prescribes trimming and removal work, maps circuits, records data and prescriptions, obtains property-owner permissions when needed, tracks work progress, and supports outage investigations and other complex field situations. The role also audits contractor trimming and removal work, assesses quality and compliance, identifies future trimming needs, and documents and resolves discrepancies. The position maintains regulatory, client, and safety compliance, obtains permits as required, and serves as a liaison among clients, contractors, customers, agencies, and the public. Employees complete required safety training and company onboarding; additional training may be required for systems, compliance, and client standards. Drug testing is required. Employees typically travel directly to field locations in a company-provided vehicle and may not report to a physical office daily. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and requires travel as needed based on project and client requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of related arboricultural or vegetation-management experience.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
CPR/First Aid certification required before starting.
Ability to perform complex vegetation inspections and prescribe work.
Advanced knowledge of tree identification, growth rates, and vegetation-management practices.
Ability to interpret and apply client vegetation-management standards and specifications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex field conditions.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
Ability to read and follow maps.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to coordinate with contractors, agencies, and stakeholders, resolve field issues, and escalate appropriately.
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.
Must complete required safety training and company onboarding; drug testing is required.

Nice To Haves

ISA Certified Arborist, or ability to obtain certification within a defined timeframe.
Experience with GIS, data-collection tools, and utility systems.
Experience coordinating with contractors or external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Independently patrol distribution and/or transmission circuits, including complex or high-priority areas.
Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and vegetation.
Prescribe tree-trimming and removal work according to client standards and specifications.
Map circuits using client continuity lists.
Enter prescriptions and data into handheld devices and applicable systems.
Notify property owners and obtain necessary permissions when required.
Track work progress and manage documentation.
Perform outage investigations and support complex field scenarios.
Support and coordinate vegetation-management activities across assigned areas.
Audit contractor tree-trimming and removal work; evaluate quality, productivity, and compliance.
Determine future trimming requirements and cycles.
Complete post-audit documentation and reporting, and address discrepancies or issues in contractor work.
Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and client vegetation-management standards.
Obtain permits from public agencies as required and ensure proper documentation in client systems.
Follow safety requirements, laws, regulations, PPE protocols, attendance requirements, and work-hour requirements.
Serve as a liaison among clients, contractors, and customers.
Coordinate with contractors to resolve access issues, work conflicts, and scheduling challenges.
Maintain working relationships with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
Communicate with property owners, agencies, and the public; support resolution of customer concerns or escalated issues.
Complete required safety training and company onboarding; perform other duties as assigned.