Assistant Operations Manager

ACRT Services

. Support the Operations Manager in leading daily field operations across Northern California .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeGrass Valley • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Utility Vegetation Management, operational leadership, and team development while ensuring compliance with safety standards and client requirements. Proficient in budgeting, resource planning, and performance management to drive productivity and quality outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Utility Vegetation Management ExperienceISA Certified ArboristBudgeting and Resource PlanningMicrosoft Office ProficiencyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Utility Vegetation ManagementBudgetingResource PlanningOperational Performance ManagementTime and Attendance ManagementCritical ThinkingSafety ComplianceField Operations LeadershipProject ImplementationPerformance Accountability

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCommunicationJudgmentProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteJob-Specific Software Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ISA Certified Arborist

Industry Keywords

Field OperationsSafety StandardsClient ExpectationsPerformance MetricsEmergency ResponseGeographically Dispersed OperationsStakeholder RelationshipsEmployee DevelopmentContract RequirementsQuality Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Operations Manager in leading daily field operations across Northern California
Oversee field teams and supervisors, workforce planning, scheduling, and resource utilization
Ensure contract requirements, client expectations, safety standards, productivity targets, and quality requirements are met
Maintain regular in-person presence with teams throughout the Northern California area of responsibility
Support project start-ups, new business implementation, and strategic initiatives
Provide leadership and direction to assigned field teams and supervisors
Support team development and employee development
Manage time and attendance approvals and reinforce performance and accountability expectations
Support workforce planning and staffing needs
Serve as a point of contact among field staff, corporate support teams, senior management, and the client
Support management of local budgets, profitability goals, resource planning, and operational performance metrics
Prepare reports, presentations, and analysis to support operations
Build and maintain relationships with client representatives, internal partners, and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, safety standards, and legal or regulatory requirements
Support emergency response and other operational needs
Conduct work safely and reinforce safe work practices
Provide direct operational leadership, coaching, development, time and attendance oversight, and day-to-day accountability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two- or four-year degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Resources, or a related field; or four (4) years of Utility Vegetation Management experience in lieu of a degree
Minimum of three (3) years of Utility Vegetation Management experience
ISA Certified Arborist credential required
Must live within the Placer or Nevada County area of responsibility or relocate within a reasonable distance within 90 days
Ability to learn and use company, client, or job-specific software systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook] or similar software suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise sound judgment to make business decisions
Ability to manage competing priorities across a geographically dispersed operation
Knowledge of budgeting, profitability, resource planning, and operational performance management
Successful completion of applicable post-offer screening requirements, which may include drug screening and a background check
Must complete assigned company safety and driver training, as applicable
Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds
Ability to walk for extended periods over uneven, rough, and/or sloped terrain
Ability to frequently stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach while performing field duties
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment in field environments
Frequent regional travel, including multiple trips per week and overnight travel when needed
Weekly in-person presence with assigned teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Qualified training opportunities
Company safety and driver training, as applicable
Reasonable accommodations during the employment process
Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer protections