Consulting Utility Forester

ACRT Services

Consulting Utility Forester at ACRT responsible for assessing trees along utility lines. Focused on safety, compliance, and liaising with clients and tree crews in outdoor settings.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeNewton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tree identification, growth rates, and vegetation management while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and client specifications. Proficient in using software systems for tracking work progress and managing tree trimming operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Associates Degree In Forestry Or HorticultureKnowledge Of Vegetation ManagementProficiency With Microsoft OfficeAbility To Identify Local TreesExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Tree IdentificationGrowth Rate AnalysisVegetation ManagementHerbicide UseOutage InvestigationMapping CircuitsWork Progress TrackingPermit AcquisitionPost Audit Form CompletionEmergency Response Duties

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingJudgmentSelf-StarterTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Hand-Held ComputerJob-Specific Software Systems4x4 Vehicle

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Electric Utility FacilitiesTree TrimmingBrush RemovalClient SpecificationsSafety Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and inspect local trees with an understanding of growth rates
Map circuits using client continuity lists
Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming contractors
Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other similar systems
Notify property owners of tree trimming/tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client specifications
Manage the issuance of work and track work progress
Perform outage investigations, when necessary
Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
Perform herbicide audits
Assist with storm restoration efforts
Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field to ensure compliance with work request forms and approved tree trimming
Determine when the next tree trimming is required
Complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work, and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator
Obtain permits from public agencies and documents work
Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards
As requested by the Senior CUF or Manager, perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements
Adhere to all attendance and work hour requirements
Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger themselves or others
Know and exemplify ACRT’s Guiding Principles
Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships
Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates Degree in Forestry or Horticulture
Two years of related utility experience preferred.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Ability to learn and use company or job-specific software systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite.
Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates.
Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
Ability to read and follow maps.
Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.
Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team.
Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management, customers, and clients.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions.
Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is a plus.
Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options offered
Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Savings Account with company match
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
Company vehicle and gas card
Meal and travel per diems (allowances)
Boot allowance
Certification reimbursement program