Consulting Utility Forester 4-6 | Lancaster, CA

ACRT•Lancaster, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

ACRT Pacific, LLC is hiring a Consulting Utility Forester 4 for an advanced-level role reporting to the Operations Manager. The position performs complex vegetation management inspections, evaluations, and work prescriptions along utility lines. The role manages complex circuits, coordinates with contractors and stakeholders, and ensures compliance with client and regulatory requirements. It involves primarily outdoor fieldwork and requires advanced technical knowledge, sound decision-making, and effective communication with clients, contractors, property owners, and other stakeholders. The role independently patrols distribution and/or transmission circuits, identifies and evaluates vegetation, prescribes tree trimming and removal work, maps circuits, records prescriptions and data, obtains permissions when needed, tracks work progress, investigates outages, and supports complex field situations. It also audits contractor trimming and removal work, assesses quality and compliance, determines future trimming requirements, documents results, and addresses discrepancies. The position requires adherence to regulatory, client, and safety standards, including obtaining permits and maintaining documentation. The forester serves as a liaison among clients, contractors, customers, agencies, and internal teams, coordinating access, scheduling, work conflicts, and customer concerns. Employees complete safety training and company onboarding; additional training may be required for systems, compliance, and client standards. Drug testing is required. Employees typically report directly to field locations using a company-provided vehicle and may not report to a physical office daily. Travel is 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 of age.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
CPR/First Aid certification required prior to start.
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 in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
Ability to read and follow maps.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Ability to coordinate with contractors, agencies, and stakeholders.
Ability to resolve field issues and escalate appropriately.
Ability to walk, stand, and work outdoors for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to operate a vehicle and field equipment.
Ability to wear required PPE.
Willingness to travel as needed based on project and client requirements.

Nice To Haves

ISA Certified Arborist certification, or the ability to obtain it 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 in accordance with 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 efforts.
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 the quality, productivity, and compliance of completed contractor work.
Determine future trimming requirements and cycles.
Complete post-audit documentation and reporting.
Address and resolve discrepancies or issues in contractor work.
Comply 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 requirements, and attendance and work hour requirements.
Serve as a liaison between 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, company onboarding, and any additional training required for systems, compliance, or client standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.