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At ACRT we put safety first. Beyond that our culture always has been and always will be about one thing: people. Its about our employees our customers and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. Were the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm giving us the freedom to put our clients first. Were 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.
Role Description
The Transmission Work Planner 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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED required; may substitute 5 years of experience in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED
Experience: At least 3 years relevant experience (forestry construction project management environmental) Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Associates Degree in Forestry or Horticulture
Experience: Experience with construction projects and/or utility vegetation management operations preferred
Desired Skills:
Ability to learn and use company or jobspecific software systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook or similar software suite
Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates
Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
Ability to read and follow maps
Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle
Selfstarter with excellent interpersonal skills ability to multitask and work independently and as a team
Excellent communication skills comfortable interacting with senior management customers and clients
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions
Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is a plus
Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is a plus
This role would not be a good fit if:
You do not enjoy working independently or working outdoors
Are not comfortable driving a pickup truck or 4x4 offroad vehicle
You do not have the ability to calmly communicate with customer conflicts
Employee Training
Employee will need to obtain an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification as an Arborist within thirty 30 months upon being assigned as a CUF
All employees are required to take an online safe driver course and safety training.
Drug/Alcohol Testing:
Drug/alcohol testing is
Office
Employees will take their company provided vehicle to where they need to report for the day. They will generally not need to report to an office.
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)
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