Consulting Utility Forester
ACRT, Inc.
- Rapid City, SD
- $21.00-25.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 2 years or 4 years degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science, or closely related field OR in lieu of a degree, 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or other related fields (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.).
- Vegetation management experience preferred.
- 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.
- 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).
- Able to sit for prolonged periods of time as our employees could spend extended time driving and/or in meetings/training.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group life insurance
- Optional life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Vacation
- Holidays
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes
- Boot allowance program
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule
- Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required
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