ACRT, Inc.
About The Team
ACRT, Inc. Full time Regular 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 Vegetation Program Manager reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Inc. This position will play a key role in identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines and submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations. This position plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. This role requires working in outdoor conditions, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal communications skills.
What You'll Do
Supervise a Team of Consulting Utility Foresters
Plan and organize daily routes and assignments for CUFs
Responsible for new hire training and orientation
Keep track of and run audits on the CUF team performance
Keep track of and report monthly production data
Act as the liaison between CUFs and Operations Managers
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 prescriptions into hand-held devices and use software to perform duties
Notify property owners of tree trimming/ removal work related to client specifications
Manage the issuance of work and track progress
Perform outage investigations when necessary
Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
Lead in storm restoration efforts
Audit tree trimming and tree removal work for compliance with work requests and approved trimming
Determine when the next tree trimming is required
Complete post-audit forms indicating adequacy of work and forward to the program manager or coordinator
Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance
Obtain permits from public agencies and document work
Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards
As requested by the Manager, perform duties for emergency response in accordance with safety requirements, laws and regulations, and applicable labor agreements
Adhere to attendance and work hour requirements
Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner
Wear safety-related equipment (hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc.)
Know and exemplify ACRT's Guiding Principles
About You Must haves:
Education: Associate's Degree in Forestry or Horticulture
Experience: Three years of related utility experience. Possess an ISA Arborist certification. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Nice to haves:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Horticulture
Experience: ISA Utility Specialist certification and TRAQ is a plus
Your Skills:
Ability to learn and use company/job-specific software systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or similar
Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates
Ability to work in rugged terrain and in 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 and good judgement for business decisions
Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide knowledge
Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware
This role would not be a good fit if you do not enjoy working independently and outdoors, or are not comfortable driving a pickup truck or 4x4 off-road vehicle, or cannot calmly communicate with customer conflicts.
Employee Training & Compliance
All employees are required to take an online safe driver course and safety training
Drug/alcohol testing is required
Where We Work
Employees will use a company-provided vehicle and generally will not report to an office daily
Benefits
Health and Safety: Medical/prescription, dental, vision, and other coverage options; company-paid life insurance; AD&D; short and long-term disability; FSA or HSA with company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
Retirement: ESOP (automatic enrollment) and Roth or Traditional 401(k) with company match
Time Off: Paid vacation, paid holidays, Veterans Day PTO
Perks: Company vehicle and gas card; meal and travel per diems; boot allowance; certification reimbursement
EEO 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, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation requests: hr@acrtinc.com. See 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) for pay inquiry policy.
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ACRT, Inc. Full time Regular 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 Vegetation Program Manager reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Inc. This position will play a key role in identifying, inspecting, and evaluating trees and brush along utility lines and submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations. This position plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of assigned tree clearance crews. This role requires working in outdoor conditions, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal communications skills.
What You'll Do
Supervise a Team of Consulting Utility Foresters
Plan and organize daily routes and assignments for CUFs
Responsible for new hire training and orientation
Keep track of and run audits on the CUF team performance
Keep track of and report monthly production data
Act as the liaison between CUFs and Operations Managers
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 prescriptions into hand-held devices and use software to perform duties
Notify property owners of tree trimming/ removal work related to client specifications
Manage the issuance of work and track progress
Perform outage investigations when necessary
Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
Lead in storm restoration efforts
Audit tree trimming and tree removal work for compliance with work requests and approved trimming
Determine when the next tree trimming is required
Complete post-audit forms indicating adequacy of work and forward to the program manager or coordinator
Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance
Obtain permits from public agencies and document work
Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards
As requested by the Manager, perform duties for emergency response in accordance with safety requirements, laws and regulations, and applicable labor agreements
Adhere to attendance and work hour requirements
Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner
Wear safety-related equipment (hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc.)
Know and exemplify ACRT's Guiding Principles
About You Must haves:
Education: Associate's Degree in Forestry or Horticulture
Experience: Three years of related utility experience. Possess an ISA Arborist certification. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Nice to haves:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Horticulture
Experience: ISA Utility Specialist certification and TRAQ is a plus
Your Skills:
Ability to learn and use company/job-specific software systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or similar
Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates
Ability to work in rugged terrain and in 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 and good judgement for business decisions
Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide knowledge
Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware
This role would not be a good fit if you do not enjoy working independently and outdoors, or are not comfortable driving a pickup truck or 4x4 off-road vehicle, or cannot calmly communicate with customer conflicts.
Employee Training & Compliance
All employees are required to take an online safe driver course and safety training
Drug/alcohol testing is required
Where We Work
Employees will use a company-provided vehicle and generally will not report to an office daily
Benefits
Health and Safety: Medical/prescription, dental, vision, and other coverage options; company-paid life insurance; AD&D; short and long-term disability; FSA or HSA with company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
Retirement: ESOP (automatic enrollment) and Roth or Traditional 401(k) with company match
Time Off: Paid vacation, paid holidays, Veterans Day PTO
Perks: Company vehicle and gas card; meal and travel per diems; boot allowance; certification reimbursement
EEO 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, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation requests: hr@acrtinc.com. See 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) for pay inquiry policy.
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