Roving Utility Forester
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Job Location:
Daytona Beach, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 20 - 26
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ACRT Inc. is the largest and most trusted independent UVM consulting and training company in the nation and were growing! We are seeking new Ready Force employees- also known as Roving Utility Foresters to begin work in theEastern United Statesimmediately. Ready Force employees work on short-term projects quick start-ups storm work or simply fill in for positions on contracts across the country.
Our Roving Utility Forester position is ideal for candidates with a background in forestry arboriculture horticulture environmental studies and natural resources or a related discipline. Experience and willingness to work outdoors in all weather and dynamic terrain is a must.
Pay is $20 to 26 an hour based on experience
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
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
- Candidate must be able to travel extensively- 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
- Candidate must be self-motivated show strong organization skills and be production oriented
- Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check required
Why work for ACRT:
- ACRT Inc. is 100% employee-owned; its not just a jobits 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
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 case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail 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 60-1.35(c)
Company: ACRT Inc.
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- GIS
- Hand Tools
- Lift Truck Experience
- Construction Experience
- Wastewater
- Commercial Driving
- Screen Printing
- Operations Management
- Sanitation
- Power Tools
