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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)
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Michael B. Weidner
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In 2018, ACRT, Inc. transformed into ACRT Services, a parent company supporting three wholly-owned subsidiaries—ACRT, ACRT Pacific and Bermex. The transformation was driven by ACRT’s rapid, ongoing growth and the organization’s commitment to stren...

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August 6, 2023

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