Transmission Work Planner | Muskogee, OK

About the role

ACRT, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Work Planner to join our team. This position is ideal for entry-level and experienced professionals with backgrounds in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or related fields. The role involves identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines, submitting inspection results with recommendations, planning, directing, and coordinating tree clearance activities, and serving as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations
• Plan, direct, and coordinate 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
• Perform post-inspection quality assurance of tree work completed by contractors

Requirements

• 2 or 4-year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field
• OR 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field
• Versatile computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Competent in GIS integrated data collection software/hardware

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, organized, and production-oriented
• Comfortable working independently and managing geographical areas for vegetation activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication
• Multi-tasking and strong time management skills
• Able to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules
• Available nights and weekends as needed for weekend on-call schedule
• Able to hike for extended periods to access lines throughout the state
• Valid driver's license required

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a geographical area for vegetation activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules
• Knowledge of GIS integrated data collection software/hardware

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
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required

Pay

$18 to $27.50 based on certifications and experience

Schedule

Flexible schedule available, including nights and weekends as needed for weekend on-call schedule

Company

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.