Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Vegetation Inspecting & Management 

• Identify and inspect local trees with an understanding of growth rates 

• Map circuits using client continuity lists 

• Patrol and investigate distribution and/or transmission circuits and prescribed work to be performed by client tree trimming contractors 

• Enter tree trimming/tree and brush removal prescription into hand-held computer or other similar systems, and uses computers and associated software to perform duties 

• Notify property owners of tree trimming/tree and brush removal work to be performed relating to client specifications 

• Manage the issuance of work and track work progress 

• Perform outage investigations, when necessary 

• Discusses and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues 

• Perform herbicide audits  

• Assist with storm restoration efforts 

Tree Trimming Assessments 

• Audit tree trimming and tree removal work completed by the tree trimming contractor in the field to ensure compliance with work request forms and approved tree trimming 

• Determine when the next tree trimming is required 

• Complete post audit forms indicating adequacy of the tree trimming and tree removal work, and forward the completed forms to the vegetation management program manager or coordinator 

Maintain State, Local, & Organizational Compliance 

• Obtain permits from public agencies and documents work 

• Comply with all regulatory requirements and client vegetation management standards 

• As requested by the Senior CUF or Manager, perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, law and regulations, and applicable labor agreements 

• Adhere to all attendance and work hour requirements 

• Conduct work in a safety-conscious manner as not to endanger themselves or others 

• Wear safety-related equipment such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, etc 

• Know and exemplify ACRT’s Guiding Principles 

Positively Build Upon New & Existing Relationships 

• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers 

• Display optimism about the work to be done and demonstrate a positive attitude towards customers, peers, and the company 

• Maintain working relationships with local client personnel as well as all relevant federal, state and local governmental agencies 

• May be required to participate in public presentations and meetings 

Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Education: Associates Degree in Forestry, Horticulture or related field

• OR

• Experience: Two years of related utility experience. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Horticulture or related field

• Experience: ISA Certification and TDA Pesticide Applicator’s License is a plus.  

Desired Skills: 

• Ability to learn and use company or job-specific software systems 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite 

• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates 

• Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather 

• Ability to read and follow maps 

• Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle 

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team 

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management, customers, and clients 

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions 

• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is a plus 

• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is a plus 

This role would not be a good fit if: 

• You do not enjoy working independently or working outdoors 

• Are not comfortable driving a pickup truck or 4x4 off-road vehicle 

• You do not have the ability to calmly communicate with customer conflicts 

Employee Training 

• Employee will need to obtain an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification as an Arborist within thirty (30) months upon being assigned as a CUF 

• All employees are required to take an online safe driver course and safety training.  

Drug/Alcohol Testing:  

• Drug/alcohol testing is required  

Office 

• Employees will take their company provided vehicle to where they need to report for the day. They will generally not need to report to an office.  

Works with Outside Company: 

• Customers and vendors as necessary  

Working Conditions: 

• Outdoor Environments and Remote with Company Vehicle 

Supervisor Responsibilities: 

• None 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time 

• Repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers 

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 25 lbs 

• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand 

• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations 

• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) 

• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching 

• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day 

Travel Requirements: 

• % of travel time: 95%