Assistant Forester Jobs in Edison, NJ (NOW HIRING)

What You'll Do

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.

About You

Must haves:

• Education: Associates Degree in Forestry or Horticulture

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

Nice to haves:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Horticulture

• Experience: . ISA Arborist Certification preferred

Your 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

Where We Work

• 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.

Benefits

Health and Safety

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options offered

• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Savings Account with company match

• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members

Retirement

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost

• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

Time Off

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans

Perks