Notifier - Utility Vegetation Management

About the role

ACRT, Inc., an independent national vegetation management consulting firm, is hiring a Notifier in Arlington, TX. The position reports to the Senior Consulting Utility Forester (Notification Supervisor) and provides an educational, personable and professional interface with customers. It calls for strong organization, excellent communication, time management and a willingness to travel.

Key responsibilities

• Interact with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors
• Inform property owners of upcoming utility vegetation management, face to face or by door hanger cards
• Answer customer questions about utility vegetation management and refer unresolved complaints to the right personnel
• Manage a geographical area for vegetation-related activities in an independent way, in varied terrain and weather, with flexible scheduling
• Inspect electric utility hardware and report hazards
• May be trained to assist in storm restoration efforts

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, or 5 years of experience in its place
• No experience necessary; training is provided
• Age 21 or older, valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and drive a pickup truck or 4x4 off-road vehicle
• Drug and alcohol testing is required

Nice to have: an associate degree in Forestry or Horticulture and one year of utility-related experience.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and customer-interaction skills
• Microsoft 365
• Ability to work independently and as a team, multitask and make sound business decisions

What we offer

• Group health, dental, vision, life, disability and EAP coverage
• Roth or traditional 401(k) with company match and automatic ESOP enrollment
• Paid vacation, holidays and Veterans Day time off
• Company vehicle, gas card, meal and travel per diems, boot allowance and certification reimbursement