Consulting Utility Forester | Rapid City, SD

Overview

Inspect and manage vegetation along utility lines, coordinating crews and client liaison.

Requirements

• vegetation management
• gis
• forestry degree
• driver's license
• microsoft office
• communication

What You Bring

-Vegetation management experience preferred -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 skill -Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skill -Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented -2 year or 4 year 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 field (Ex. general Right-of-Way management, Integrated Vegetation Management, nursery work or timber cutting, etc.) -Pre-employment drug screening and background check required -Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required -Valid driver's license required -Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite -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/trainings

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Benefits

-Short- and long-term disability -Company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes -ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule -Group life insurance -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Optional life insurance -Boot allowance program

About Acrt

-Developed the ANSI Z133 tree‑trimming safety standards and built a reputation for safety innovation. -Evolved through acquisitions—adding Bermex metering services and EnviroScience environmental consulting—to form the ACRT Services holding structure. -Delivers typical projects like utility vegetation system assessments, pipeline/right‑of‑way management, storm/emergency response and arborist training. -Innovates with in‑house workflow software and geospatial analytics via partnerships (e.g., drone/satellite AI), enhancing proactive vegetation risk‑management. -Operates nationally with an independent, employee‑owned model, serving cooperatives, IOUs, railways, pipelines, and DOT highways.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug screening and background check required.