Capital Transmission Arborist

ACRT, Inc. is seeking an experienced Forester for a full‑time, regular position. The role is ideal for entry‑level and seasoned professionals with a background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation, or related disciplines.

The forester will perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines. They will 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, and serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and customers.

• Identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line‑clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and clients’ customers.

• Two‑year forestry degree or equivalent OR high school diploma plus two years of UVM experience.
• Vegetation management experience preferred.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with GIS integrated data collection software/hardware preferred but not required.
• Self‑motivated, organized, production‑oriented.
• Comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation‑related activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work with stakeholders, utility customers, and line‑clearance vendors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Multi‑tasking and strong time‑management skills.
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather with flexible schedules (available nights and weekends as needed).
• Valid driver’s license.

• Full‑time position.
• ACRT is 100% employee‑owned; employees become owners and receive company stock after a waiting period.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Group and optional life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company vehicle/fuel card for work‑related and commuting purposes.
• Boot allowance program.
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with a great vesting schedule.
• 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.