Planned Transmission Forester
Job in
Town of Texas, Wisconsin, USA
Listing for:
ACRT Services.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-04-23
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Outdoor / Nature
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Town of Texas
ACRT, Inc.
Please Apply at:
Job Application Link
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.Map circuits using client continuity lists.Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming contractors.Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other similar systems, and use computers and associated software to perform duties.Notify property owners of tree trimming/tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client specifications.Manage the issuance of work and track work progress.Perform outage investigations, when necessary.Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.Perform herbicide audits.Assist with storm restoration efforts.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.Determine when the next tree trimming is required.Complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work, and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator.Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance:
Obtain permits from public agencies and documents work.Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards.As requested by the Senior CUF or Manager, perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements.Adhere to all attendance and work hour requirements.Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger themselves or others.Wear safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc.Know and exemplify ACRT’s Guiding Principles.Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships:
Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.Display optimism about the work to be done and demonstrate a positive attitude towards customers, peers, and the company.Maintain working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal, state and local governmental agencies.May be required to participate in public presentations and meetings.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.Experience:
Two years of related utility experience. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.Nice to haves:
Education:
Associates Degree in Forestry or HorticultureExperience:
One year of experience on the Oncor VM System. ISA Certification and TDA Pesticide Applicator’s License is a plus.Your
Skills: Ability to learn and use company or…
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