Transmission Utility Forester | Albany, NY

Acrt • Albany, NY

77d • $25 - $39

About The Position

The Transmission Utility Forester reports to the Operations Manager 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 requires a love of working outside, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal communications skills.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; may substitute 5 years of experience in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 1 year of experience in transmission electric utility line-clearance or transmission utility work planning
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Education: Associates Degree in Natural Science, Forestry or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or an ISA Certified Arborist
• Experience: 2 years of experience in electric utility line-clearance or utility work planning
• ISA Arborist certification or able to get within 6 months

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 recommendations into hand-held computer or other similar systems, and use computers and associated software to perform duties
• 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
• Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field to ensure compliance with work request forms and approved tree trimming
• Complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work, and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator
• Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards
• As requested by the Manager, perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements
• Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger yourself or others
• Wear safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc
• Know and exemplify ACRT's Guiding Principles
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers
• Display optimism about the work to be done and demonstrate a positive attitude towards customers, peers, and the company
• Maintain working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal, state and local governmental agencies
• May be required to participate in public presentations and meetings

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 when traveling overnight (allowances)
• Boot allowance
• Certification reimbursement program
• Scheduling flexibility at the discretion of Manager or Utility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees