Tree Trimmer Helper Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

What You'll Do

Project Management

• Develop "Scope of Work" documentation for bids from vegetation contractors

• Review vegetation contractor bids for capital projects

• Communicate critical information between departments to ensure resource availability

• Manage several projects concurrently under customer advisement

• Ensure projects are completed to specified scope of work

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, 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 yourself or others

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

• Know and exemplify ACRT's Guiding Principles

• Conduct safety and productivity audits, quality assurance, and quality control assessments

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

Vegetation Inspecting & Management

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

• Map out 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 use 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

• Lead storm restoration efforts and special initiatives

• Perform role of vegetation observer in helicopter patrols as requested

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\

Other duties as assigned.

About You

Must haves:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Forestry or a related field

• Experience: 8 years (10 years in lieu of Bachelor's degree) of utility vegetation management experience. ISA Arborist Certification. . Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Nice to haves:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Forestry or a related field

• Experience: 9 years (12 years in lieu of Bachelor's degree) of utility vegetation management experienceISA Utility Specialist Credential and state issues Pesticide license is required

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 drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle

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

• Strong understanding of FAC-003

• Proven ability and knowledge of project management

• GIS/Tech expertise

This role would not be a good fit if:

• You do not enjoy working independently

• You do not enjoy working outdoors

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

• You are not comfortable interacting with customers via phone calls and email on a consistent basis

Drug Testing:

• Drug testing is required

Where We Work

• This position will work 90% in an office, 10% in the field.

Benefits

Health and Safety

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

• 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 including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve

• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans

Perks

• Work on a 4x10 schedule

• Company vehicle and gas card

• Meal and travel per diems (allowances) when traveling

• Boot allowance

• Certification reimbursement program

SalaryRange Disclaimer

The basesalaryrange represents the low and high end of the ACRTsalaryrange for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited tocustomer contact terms,location,experience, and performance. Other rewards may include Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region-specific benefits as eligible.

SalaryRangeTransparency

For applicants residing inIndiana, thesalaryrange for this role is from $25 minto $32 max.