On-Call Forester

We empower the best people to help sustain our world. 100% employee-owned. Independence guaranteed. Company: ACRT, Inc. 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 On-Call Forester reports to the Strategic Workforce Team Manager at ACRT. This position will play a key role in helping ACRT to support clients better when project demand exceeds the capacity of the full-time workforce. The On-Call Forester may be called in to work on emergency response, storm work, or scheduled work that is not able to be covered by current staff. The ideal On-Call Forester will be available for work on short notice for assignments of various durations and loves working outdoors! What You’ll Do Supports Storm Work After a hurricane or other significant weather event, supports crews return power to impacted communities as quickly as possible May include brush removal, monitoring power lines, or safeguarding employees or public from hazards in the work area Performs Tree Identification, Inspection, and Evaluation Inspect overhead power lines for proper vegetation clearance Inspect and assess trees for hazard or danger potential Home/Land Owner Communication Alerts property owners of either upcoming tree trimming or upcoming tree or bush removal Communicates with landowners regarding work on or near their property About You Must haves: Two- or four-year degree in forestry, biology, environmental science, natural resources, horticulture or related field Or, High School diploma plus 2 years of prior experience in forestry, utility vegetation management, pre-planning, or post-auditing. Nice to haves: ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Designation Other Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check Your Skills: Commitment to personal safety and the safety of others Passion for working outdoors Ability to take direction well from others This role would not be a good fit if: You do not enjoy working independently You do not enjoy working outdoors You are not able to take assignments on short notice Where We Work ACRT serves clients throughout the United States and the On-Call Forester will likely perform work across the Southeast part of the country. On-Call Foresters will travel to their work assignment as needed; ACRT provides lodging and a daily per diem. 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 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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) From coast to coast and everywhere in between, ACRT Services and its family of companies is looking to hire the industry’s best talent. We’re looking for independent, self-driven people who turn challenges into solutions. People who want to use their careers to help utilities keep their customers in power. People who want to help us sustain our world. If that’s you, then we want to talk. Explore our open positions now, and start a career that can make a difference for others nationwide. Welcome to your candidate portal! Please review your application(s) below. If an orange exclamation mark is next to any application, you may have pending tasks that need to be completed. ACRT Services offers expert independent consulting solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States, including vegetation management consulting, arborist training, customized safety courses, technology solutions, utility metering services, and more. As an employee-owned company, ACRT Services 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. Join our family of brands: Bermex, ACRT Pacific, ACRT, and ACRT Services. ACRT Services and our family of companies are fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We seek to hire and empower the best people, providing exceptional service no matter where and when duty calls. We also believe in our people and invest in them through continuing education and believe in a positive, active workplace culture. If you require reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, you may submit your request by calling 800.622.2562. For additional details please use the link provided below. careers.acrt.com/careers/job-listings Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities