Job Description
Please Apply at: https://acrt.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ACRT_Careers/job/Consulting-Utility-Forester---Newark--OH_R6165
What You’ll Do
- 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, and uses 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
- Discusses and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
- Perform herbicide audits
- Assist with storm restoration efforts
Tree Trimming Assessments
- 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
- Determine when the next tree trimming is required
- 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
Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance
- Obtain permits from public agencies and documents work
- Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards
- As requested by the Senior CUF or Manager, perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements
- Adhere to all attendance and work hour requirements
- Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger themselves or others
- Wear safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc
- Know and exemplify ACRT’s Guiding Principles
Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships
- 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
Other duties as assigned.
About You
- 2 or 4 year degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science or closely related field OR high school diploma plus two years of UVM experience
- Vegetation management experience preferred
- Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required
- Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented
- Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
- Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills
- Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
- Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required
- Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
- Valid driver's license required
- Employees will take their company provided vehicle to where they need to report for the day. They will generally not need to report to an office.
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
Retirement
- Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
- Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
About ACRT, Inc.:
PROVIDING INDEPENDENT VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADESAt ACRT, we’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm, and our independence allows us to put our clients first.As part of that independence, ACRT always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. People are so important to us that we’ve made it our key strategic mission. We believe that happy employees make happy customers. This formula will enable us to grow and secure our future.Here is some insight on our approach, our history, and what our customers say about us.YOUR NEW CAREER BEGINS HERE! Working with ACRT will make a positive impact on your career. Click the link below to start your search at : https://acrt.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ACRT_Careers