Acrt, Inc. Bastrop , TX 78602
Posted 1 week ago
ACRT, Inc.
ACRT is currently seeking experienced candidates who enjoy working outdoors. Our target is to identify candidates to work on utility systems as vegetation management arborists. Our field positions are ideal for professional minded individuals with an educational background in forestry, natural resource, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, or related disciplines and with exposure in these fields or line of work. The position is great for learning the utility industry and working to develop the necessary skills for a successful career.
This position would require a significant amount of customer interaction, educating and working with utility consumers, working with line clearance contractors and utility personnel. Our Arborists perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines; Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.
Minimum Requirements:
2 or 4 year degree in Forestry, Environmental Science or related fields
Strong tree ID skills required
Ability to obtain Arborist/Utility ISA certification along with pesticide applicators license
Ability to work independently in all weather conditions
Experience in utility vegetation management experience a plus
Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required
Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented
Candidate must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities.
Candidate must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills
Utility experience a plus
Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
· Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required
· Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed)
Valid Driver License required
Pre-employment drug screen and background check required
ACRT offers excellent benefits for our employee-owners and their families:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Life Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Vacation
Holidays
401k with company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company Vehicle/Gas Card for work related and commuting purposes
Boot Allowance Program
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
Employees become owners and receive company stock after a waiting period
Employee Referral Program
ACRT is 100% employee-owned; it's not just a job…it's YOUR Company!!!
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 hr@acrtinc.com 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)
Acrt, Inc.