Transmission Utility Forester | Orlando, FL
About The Position
ACRT, Inc. is seeking an energetic, experienced professional who enjoys working outdoors for a Transmission Utility Forester role. The position is suited to entry-level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or a related discipline, and experience in these fields or related work. The Forester identifies, inspects, and evaluates trees and brush along utility lines, submits inspection results and recommendations to clients, and plans, directs, and coordinates assigned tree-clearance crews. The role also involves discussing and negotiating crew access issues and serving as a liaison among clients, tree crews, and client customers. The work requires managing vegetation activities across a geographical area and working independently with stakeholders, utility customers, and line-clearance vendors. Work may involve varied terrain, inclement weather, and flexible schedules, including nights and weekends as needed. Pre-employment drug screening and a background check are required.
Requirements
- A two-year or four-year degree in forestry or a related field, or a high school diploma plus two years of UVM experience. The high school diploma requirement may be waived with five years of UVM experience.
- Competent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Self-motivated, organized, and production oriented.
- Comfort working independently and managing 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.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of vegetation management experience.
- Experience working with GIS-integrated data collection software and hardware.
Responsibilities
- Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
- Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree-clearance crews.
- Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
- Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.
- Manage a geographical area for vegetation-related activities.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
