Roving Utility Forester

ACRT, Inc.

Eastern United States
Base: $20 to $26 an hour; bonus/equity: not specif...
Tree identification and inspection
Work outdoors in all weather
Dynamic terrain work
Ready Force employees work on short-term projects, quick start-ups, storm work, or fill in for positions across the country

Job Summary

  • Ready Force employees work on short-term projects, quick start-ups, storm work, or fill in for positions across the country.
  • As a roving forester, you will be responsible for performing identification and inspection of trees along utility lines, documenting work, and serving as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and customers.
  • ACRT, Inc. is 100% employee-owned and offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, and an Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Matching Summary

Ready Force employees work on short-term projects, quick start-ups, storm work, or fill in for positions across the country.

Salary

Base: $20 to $26 an hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401k with company match, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Boot Allowance Program, Employee Stock Ownership Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tree identification and inspection
  • Work outdoors in all weather
  • Dynamic terrain work
  • Documentation using handheld computers
  • GIS integrated software
  • Serve as liaison
  • Self-motivated and production oriented

Nice-to-have

  • Employee-owned company
  • Extensive on-the-job training
  • Independent work environment

Key Requirements

  • 2 year degree in forestry or related field
  • 2 years experience in lieu of degree
  • Utility vegetation management experience preferred
  • ISA Certified Arborist preferred
  • Pesticide certification preferred
  • Extensive travel 6-8 weeks at a time
  • Valid Driver License required
  • Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with GIS data collection software/hardware preferred
  • Self-motivated and organized
  • Comfortable working independently
  • Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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