Planned Transmission Forester | Arlington, TX

Acrt • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The Planned Transmission Forester reports to the Senior Consulting Utility Forester at ACRT Inc. This position will play a key role in identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines and submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations. This position plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. This position requires a love of working outside, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal communications skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; may substitute 5 years of experience in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of related utility experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Forestry or Horticulture
• One year of experience on the Oncor VM System
• ISA Certification and TDA Pesticide Applicator's License

Responsibilities

• Identify and inspect local trees with an understanding of growth rates
• Map circuits using client continuity lists
• Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming contractors
• Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other similar systems
• Notify property owners of tree trimming/tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client specifications
• Manage the issuance of work and track work progress
• Perform outage investigations, when necessary
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
• Perform herbicide audits
• Assist with storm restoration efforts
• Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field
• Determine when the next tree trimming is required
• Complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work
• Obtain permits from public agencies and documents work
• Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards
• Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner
• Wear safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers
• Maintain working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal, state and local governmental agencies
• Participate in public presentations and meetings as required

Benefits

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options offered
• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Savings Account with company match
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Meal and travel per diems (allowances)
• Boot allowance
• Certification reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED