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Job type full-time
Full job description
We empower the best people to help sustain our world100% employee-ownedIndependence guaranteed.
Company:
Acrt, inc.
Acrt is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoorsOur consulting utility forester position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work.
Our foresters perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of 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.
Our workforce is essential to keeping the power on for millions of americans who are either working to fight covid-19 or who are staying home to stay safeAt acrt services our top priority is keeping our employees and those around us safeOur business naturally lends itself to physical distancing; most of our employees work independently and are provided their own company vehicle, allowing them to avoid close contact with othersSafety has always been a core value and through this pandemic is no differentWe have put in safety protocols and initiatives following the guidance of the cdc to keep our workers safe.
Minimum requirements:
Two-year forestry degree or equivalent or high school diploma plus two years of uvm experience
6 months vegetation management experience preferred
Competent computer skills including microsoft office suite
Experience working with gis integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required
Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented
Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required
Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
Valid driver`s license required
Additional information:
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
Equal opportunity employer/protected veterans/individuals with disabilities
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 applicantHowever, 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 information41 cfr 60-1.35(c)
