Planned Transmission Forester | Arlington, TX

ACRT, Inc.

Please Apply at: https://acrt.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ACRT_Careers/job/Planned-Transmission-Forester_R7538

About The Team

At ACRT, we put safety first. Beyond that, our culture always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm — giving us the freedom to put our clients first. We’re always looking for driven individuals with good customer service skills who love the outdoors and appreciate the support and independence we provide. We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential, preparing them for what their work throws at them.

About the Role

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.

What You’ll Do

Vegetation Inspecting & Management* Identify and inspect local trees with an understanding of growth rates

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

Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance* Obtain permits from public agencies and documents work

Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships* Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers

Other duties as assigned.

About You

Must haves:* Education: High School Diploma or GED required; may substitute 5 years of experience in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED

Nice to haves:* Education: Associates Degree in Forestry or Horticulture

Your Skills:* Ability to learn and use company or job-specific software systems

This role would not be a good fit if:* You do not enjoy working independently or working outdoors

Employee Training* Employee will need to obtain an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification as an Arborist within thirty (30) months upon being assigned as a CUF

Drug/Alcohol Testing:* Drug/alcohol testing is required

Where We Work* 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 Health and Safety* Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options offered

Retirement* Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost

Time Off* Paid Vacation

Perks* Company vehicle and gas card

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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