Contract Utility Forester | Roanoke, VA
ACRT · Roanoke, VA · 2 days ago
AnalystFull-time
About the role
ACRT, Inc. is seeking a Contract Utility Forester to perform various tasks related to tree and brush management along utility lines.
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
- Travel throughout Virginia with some overnight travel
Requirements
- 2 year or 4 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field
- In lieu of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field
- Previous experience in Utility Vegetation Management preferred
- Cumptent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required
Qualifications
- Self-motivated, organized, production oriented
- Comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
- Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable working with stakeholders, utility customers, and line clearance vendors
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Multi-tasking and strong time management skills
- Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
- Valid driver's license required
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group life insurance
- Optional life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Vacation
- Holidays
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes
- Boot allowance program
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Flexible schedule available, including nights and weekends as needed.