Transmission Specialist (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

  ACRT Inc

  Altoona/State College, Pennsylvania, United States

ACRT Inc. is currently seeking energetic experienced and entry level professionals who enjoy working outdoors.

Our field positions are ideal for professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and seasoned professionals with experience in these fields and line of work.

Our Foresters 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.

Requirements

•2 to 4 year degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Resources or related fields

•Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates

•ISA Certification and utility vegetation management experience a plus

•Ability to work independently, strong verbal & written communication skills

•Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather

•Ability to read and follow maps

•Valid Driver License and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle

•Certified Arborist preferred

•Previous experience preferred

•Pesticide certification preferred

Additional Information

•Full Time position 

Compensation

•ACRT, Inc. offers competitive wages and excellent benefits

•Employees become owners and receive company stock after a waiting period

•Company Vehicle/Gas Card for work related and commuting purposes

•Pre-employment drug screen and background check required ACRT, Inc. is 100% employee-owned; it’s not just a job…it’s YOUR Company!!!

ACRT offers excellent benefits for our employee-owners and their families.

•Medical

•Dental

•Vision

•Group Life Insurance

•Optional Life Insurance

•Short & Long Term Disability

•Employee Assistance Program

•(EAP) Boot Allowance Program

•Vacation

•Holidays

•401k

•ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule

•Employee Referral Program eeo/aa/dfwp

•We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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