Roving Utility Forester

4 weeks ago

New York, United States ACRT, Inc. Full time

ACRT, Inc.

ACRT, Inc. is the largest and most trusted independent UVM consulting and training company in the nation, and we’re growing We are seeking new Ready Force employees
- also known as Roving Utility Foresters to begin work in the Eastern United States immediately. Ready Force employees work on short-term projects, quick start-ups, storm work, or simply fill in for positions on contracts across the country.

As a roving forester, you will be responsible for:

- Performing identification and inspection of trees along utility lines
- Documenting work using handheld computers and GIS integrated software
- Serving as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers to balance safety, budgetary, and community relation concerns
- The safety of yourself and your team. Safety is the most important focus of ACRT
- Salary Transparency: For those living in New York, the pay for this role is from $20/hr. to $24.50/hr.

**Requirements**:

- 2 year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.)
- Strong tree identification is a preferred skill.
- Experience in utility vegetation management preferred
- ISA Certified Arborist preferred but not required
- Pesticide certification preferred but not required
- 6 to 8 weeks at a time.
- Company-paid travel
- Valid Driver License required
- Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Why work for ACRT:

- ACRT, Inc. is 100% employee-owned; it’s not just a job it’s YOUR Company
- Extensive on-the-job training
- Full Time Position
- Overtime Available
- Company-Paid Travel with Diems

ACRT offers excellent benefits including:

- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Group Life Insurance
- Optional Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Company Vehicle/Gas Card
- Per Diem Food Allowance
- Boot Allowance Program
- Employee Stock Ownership Program

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.**:

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