Transmission Utility Arborist | Metro DFW West, TX

ACRT Services • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

ACRT, Inc. is seeking an energetic, experienced professional for a Transmission Utility Arborist position. The role is suited to entry-level and seasoned candidates with an educational background or relevant experience in fields such as rangeland management, forestry, horticulture, natural resources, environmental studies, or conservation. The position is ideally located in Metro DFW West, Stephenville, Fort Worth, Texas, or adjacent areas, and requires travel to other areas when necessary.

The Arborist identifies, inspects, and evaluates vegetation and brush along utility lines; submits inspection results and recommendations to clients; and plans, directs, and coordinates assigned clearance crews. The role also involves addressing crew access issues, serving as a liaison among clients, work crews, and client customers, conducting real-time crew checks, and obtaining estimates, building schedules, and setting up contractor work.

The position involves working across varied terrain and in inclement weather, hiking for extended periods to access utility lines, and driving long distances in a company vehicle. Flexible scheduling is required, including availability for nights and weekends as needed. Pre-employment drug screening and a background check are required.

Requirements

• A two- or four-year degree in Rangeland Management, Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field; alternatively, two years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or a related field such as Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work, or timber cutting.
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivation, organization, and a production-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage a geographical area for vegetation-related activities.
• Ability to work with stakeholders, utility customers, and line-clearance vendors, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Multitasking and strong time-management skills.
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather, with flexible schedules and availability for nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to hike for lengthy periods to access lines throughout the region.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive long distances in a company vehicle.
• Must complete pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Vegetation management experience.
• Experience working with GIS-integrated data collection software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate vegetation and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, work crews, and client customers.
• Perform real-time crew checks.
• Obtain estimates, build schedules, and set up work for contractors.
• Manage vegetation-related activities across an assigned geographical area.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group life insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company vehicle and fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes
• Boot allowance program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a vesting schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree