Transmission Work Planner | Muskogee, OK

Position Overview

ACRT, Inc. is hiring a Transmission Work Planner. This role is full‑time and regular, located in Muskogee, Oklahoma (and adjacent areas). Applicants should have a background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or a related discipline and experience in these fields and the line of work.

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of assigned tree clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line‑clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client utilities.
• Focus on post‑inspection QA of tree work completed by tree contractors with Oklahoma Gas and Electric throughout Oklahoma.
• Participate in weekend on‑call schedule once trained.
• Manage a geographical area for all vegetation‑related activities, work independently, and coordinate with stakeholders, utility customers, and line‑clearance vendors.
• Work with varied terrain and inclement weather, including evenings, nights, weekends, and overnight travel within Oklahoma.
• Hike lengthy periods as required to access lines across the state.

• Minimum 2‑ or 4‑year degree in forestry, horticulture, environmental science, or a closely related field, OR 2 years of experience in Utility Vegetation Management or related field (e.g., right‑of‑way management, integrated vegetation management, nursery work, timber cutting).
• Vegetation management experience preferred.
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required.
• Self‑motivated, organized, production‑oriented.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a geographical area.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Multi‑tasking and strong time‑management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Group life insurance (optional life insurance).
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company vehicle/fuel card for work‑related and commuting purposes.
• Boot allowance program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a vesting schedule.

Pay ranges from $18.00 to $27.50 per hour, based on certifications and experience.

Pre‑employment drug screening and background check required.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).