Transmission Utility Arborist Abilene TX
Transmission Utility Arborist Abilene TX
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ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Transmission Utility Arborist position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in rangeland management forestry horticulture natural resources environmental studies conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work. This position would ideally be located in Abilene TX and adjacent areas and will be required to travel to other areas when necessary.
Our Arborists perform identification inspection and evaluation of vegetation and brush along utility lines; Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; Plan direct and coordinate the activities of assigned clearance crews; Discuss and negotiate lineclearance crew access issues; Serve as a liaison between clients work crews and client customers; Perform real time crew checks; Get estimates build schedules and set up work for contractors.
Minimum Requirements:
- 2 or 4 year degree in Rangeland Management Forestry Horticulture Environmental Science Natural Resource Management or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related field (Ex. general RightofWay management Integrated Vegetation Management nursery work or timber cutting etc.
- 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 selfmotivated 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 skill
- Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skill
- Multitasking and strong time management skills required
- Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
- Able to hike lengthy periods of time to access lines throughout the region
- Valid drivers license required and must be able to drive long distances in company vehicle.
Pay starts at $18.18 an hour
Additional Information:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group life insurance
- Optional life insurance
- Shortand longterm disability
- Vacation
- Holidays
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company vehicle/fuel card for workrelated and commuting purposes
- Boot allowance program
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
- Preemployment drug screening and background check required
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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a casebycase basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email 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 contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)
Employment Type
Full-Time
