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Consulting Utility Forester

Enjoy working outdoors? Would you like to gain some experience in Forestry? ACRT Pacific is currently seeking energetic entry-level professionals who enjoy working outdoors. This is a full-time opportunity for individuals who are looking to gain some Forestry experience. Our Consulting Utility Foresters are ideal for professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, biology, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and who would like to gain experience in these fields and line of work.
Our Foresters patrol for hazard trees, perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines. They also assist in the submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations.

This is a Second Patrol position that involves travel throughout the Folsom, Placerville and Auburn surrounding areas.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • 1 year related experience in a green industry or related field OR
  • A 2 or 4-year degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Biology or Environmental studies or a related field
  • Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates desired
  • Ability to work independently, strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
  • Ability to read and follow maps
  • Valid Driver License and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • ACRT Pacific offers competitive wages and excellent benefits
  • Employees become owners and receive company stock after 1 year.
  • Company provided vehicle for commuting and travel
  • Company Cellphone
  • Company Gas Card
  • 401k Match
  • Pre-employment drug screen and background check required
  • ACRT Pacific is 100% employee-owned; it’s not just a job…it’s YOUR Company!!!
  • ACRT Pacific offers excellent benefits for our employee-owners and their families.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
  • Professional credential reimbursement
  • Other Company Paid Benefits

Our workforce is essential to keeping the power on for millions of Americans who are either working to fight COVID-19 or who are staying home to stay safe. At ACRT Services our top priority is keeping our employees and those around us safe. Our business naturally lends itself to physical distancing; most of our employees work independently and are provided their own company vehicle, allowing them to avoid close contact with others. Safety has always been a core value and through this pandemic is no different. We have put in safety protocols and initiatives following the guidance of the CDC to keep our workers safe.
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)