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.
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 [email protected] 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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
About ACRT, Inc.
PROVIDING INDEPENDENT VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADESAt ACRT, we’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm, and our independence allows us to put our clients first.As part of that independence, ACRT always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. People are so important to us that we’ve made it our key strategic mission. We believe that happy employees make happy customers. This formula will enable us to grow and secure our future.Here is some insight on our approach, our history, and what our customers say about us.YOUR NEW CAREER BEGINS HERE! Working with ACRT will make a positive impact on your career. Click the link below to start your search at : https://acrt.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ACRT_Careers
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