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Vegetation Program Manager | Clarksville, IN

ACRT, Clarksville, Indiana, United States, 47129

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About the Team At ACRT, we put safety first. Our culture focuses on people – our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. We are the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm, giving us the freedom to put our clients first. We seek driven individuals with strong customer service skills who love the outdoors and appreciate the support and independence we provide.

About the Role The Vegetation Program Manager reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Inc. This position identifies, inspects, and evaluates trees and brush along utility lines and submits inspection results to clients with recommendations. The role plans, directs, and coordinates activities of assigned tree clearance crews. It requires working outdoors, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal communication.

What You’ll Do Supervise a Team of Consulting Utility Foresters

Plan and organize daily routes and assignments for CUFs

Lead new hire training and orientation

Track and audit CUF team performance

Report monthly production data

Act as liaison between CUFs and Operations Managers

Vegetation Inspecting & Management

Identify and inspect local trees with understanding of growth rates

Map circuits using client continuity lists

Patrol and investigate distribution/transmission circuits and prescribed work for client tree-trimming contractors

Enter tree trimming/brush removal prescriptions into handheld computer or comparable system

Notify property owners of tree trimming/brush removal work per client specifications

Manage issuance of work and track progress

Perform outage investigations when necessary

Negotiate line‑clearance crew access issues

Lead storm restoration efforts

Tree Trimming Assessments

Audit contractor work to ensure compliance with request forms and approved trimming

Determine timing of next trimming

Complete post‑audit forms and forward to management

Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance

Obtain permits from public agencies and document work

Comply with regulatory requirements and client standards

Perform emergency response duties per safety, legal, and labor agreements

Adhere to attendance and work‑hour requirements

Conduct work safely to protect self and others

Wear required safety equipment (hard hat, vest, glasses, etc.)

Exemplify ACRT’s Guiding Principles

Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships

Liaise between clients, crews, and clients’ customers

Display a positive, optimistic attitude toward work, customers, peers, and the company

Maintain relationships with local client personnel and all relevant agencies

Potential participation in public presentations and meetings

Other duties as assigned.

About You Must haves:

Associate’s degree in Forestry or Horticulture

Three years of related utility experience; ISA Arborist certification

21 years of age or older, valid driver’s license, clean driving record

Nice to haves:

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Horticulture

ISA Utility Specialist and TRAQ certifications

Your Skills

Proficiency with company or job‑specific software systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or similar suite

Identify local trees; knowledge of growth rates

Work in rugged terrain and inclement weather

Read and follow maps

Drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle

Self‑starter with excellent interpersonal skills; multitask and work independently or as a team

Excellent communication skills; comfortable interacting with senior management, customers, and clients

Demonstrated critical thinking and good judgement for business decisions

Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide application

Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware

• This role may not be a good fit if you do not enjoy working independently and outdoors, are not comfortable driving a pickup truck or 4x4 off‑road vehicle, or cannot calmly communicate with customer conflicts.

Employee Training & Testing

All employees complete an online safe driver course and safety training.

Drug/alcohol testing is required.

Where We Work

Employees use company‑provided vehicles and generally do not report to an office.

Benefits Health & Safety

Group health plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision and other options)

Company‑paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long‑term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Account with company match

Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for company and eligible family members

Retirement

Automatic enrollment in ESOP at no cost

Roth or Traditional 401(k) plan with company match

Time Off

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Veterans Day paid time off for veterans

Perks

Company vehicle and gas card

Meal and travel per diems (allowances)

Boot allowance

Certification reimbursement program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, contact us by e‑mail at hr@acrtinc.com. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or else discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about pay. Employees with access to compensation information cannot disclose it to others unless it is for a formal complaint, investigation, or a lawful, compliant purpose (41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)).

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Project Management and Information Technology

Job function: Utilities

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