Consulting Utility Forester - Herbicide Specialist | Stillwater, OK - ACRT, Inc.
Stillwater, OK
About the Job
ACRT, Inc.
Please Apply at:
https://acrt.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ACRT_Careers/job/Consulting-Utility-Forester--Herbicide-Specialist---Stillwater--OK_R6970
Please Apply at:
https://acrt.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ACRT_Careers/job/Consulting-Utility-Forester--Herbicide-Specialist---Stillwater--OK_R6970
ACRT is currently seeking energetic entry level to industry experienced candidates who enjoy working outdoors. Our target is to identify candidates to work on utility systems as an Herbicide Specialist. 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 customer interaction, educating and working with utility consumers, working with line clearance contractors, herbicide applicators, and utility personnel. Our foresters perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines primarily in regards to herbicide application; Plan and coordinate the activities of assigned herbicide, aerial saw, substation spray and mowing contractors; Provide safety oversight and coaching for all associated contractors; Serve as a liaison between clients, crews, and client customers.
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Ability to work independently in all weather conditions
- Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
- 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
- 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 Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-4 year degree in forestry, biology, or related field
- Pesticide applicator's license
- 1 year Utility Vegetation Management experience
- ISA Certified Arborist preferr
- Experience in work planning and auditing
- Experience in training and supervising
- Strong experience in conflict resolution
- Ability to read and follow maps
Additional Information:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life Insurance
- Optional Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account 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 - ACRT is 100% employee-owned; it’s not just a job…it’s YOUR Company!!!
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check required
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)
About ACRT, Inc.:
PROVIDING INDEPENDENT VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADESAt ACRT, we’re the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm, and our independence allows us to put our clients first.As part of that independence, ACRT always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. People are so important to us that we’ve made it our key strategic mission. We believe that happy employees make happy customers. This formula will enable us to grow and secure our future.Here is some insight on our approach, our history, and what our customers say about us.YOUR NEW CAREER BEGINS HERE! Working with ACRT will make a positive impact on your career. Click the link below to start your search at : https://acrt.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ACRT_Careers
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