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100% Employee Owned - ESOP

ACRT is a 100% employee owned company through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan.) That means that when you work here, ACRT is your company. The main benefit of our ESOP are the stocks which are allocated each year that the employee is a participant, which are available for use at retirement.* There are also other benefits from the ESOP such as an increased sense of ownership, responsibility, teamwork, cooperation and community.

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100 Greatest Places to Work Initiative

A Great Place to Work is one where employees trust the people they work for, have pride in what they do, and enjoy the people they work with. This definition implies that the heart of great workplaces is in the quality of the relationships that exist there and identifies the workplace as composed of three interconnected relationships.

These relationships are:

  • between employees and management (Credibility, Respect, and Fairness)
  • between employees and their jobs/company (Pride)
  • between employees and other employees (Camaraderie)

At ACRT we are striving to be one of Fortune's 'Greatest Places to Work'. This means we are actively involved in improving every area of the workplace. Our goal is that every employee would be able to say wholeheartedly "I love working at ACRT!"

Vision Statement

To be a place where each employee, customer, and team member can feel trusted, empowered and enriched by the experience.

Mission Statement

To protect the health and safety of our communities by researching, managing, and educating people about the risk and liability of trees.

ACRT, Inc. Guiding Principles:

Accountable to self and others
Customer and company fairness
Responsibility of ownership
Trustworthy in all things

Professional Development

Training

ACRT has an AMAZING on boarding program for new hires. When you join TEAM ACRT you will undergo extensive training on our culture, industry, and your position. Our employees receive computer, communications, driving, safety, drug free workplace, and leadership training.

Memberships, Certifications, and Awards

ACRT has rich list of employees who are currently ISA Certified Arborists and ISA Utility Specialists. In addition, ACRT employees have a plethora of memberships, certifications, and acting positions on boards and committees that influence and shape our industry. From corporate, field, management, and executive teams; the employees at ACRT, Inc. hold memberships to and certifications from leading organizations in their respective disciplines.

Volunteerism

At ACRT our employees have a “CAN DO” and a “WILL DO” attitude. Many of our employees are actively involved in their communities representing ACRT through events, charities, and organizations that are near and dear to their hearts and spirits.

Career Advancement

As our company continues to grow as do our opportunities to promote talented individuals from within the organization. ACRT encourages employees to apply for internal positions that will provide opportunities for them to develop their skills.

Why We Love ACRT! (In our own words)

"It’s ACRT’s people and how much they care that really stand out to me. They care about customers, each other and the world around them. It is a pleasure to work here." - Michael B Weidner, President & CEO

"I love ACRT because it gives me opportunity to grow professionally and personally." - Linda E. Zaremski, Controller

"I love ACRT's mission to help protect the environment and the people that live in it." - Adrianne Holyfield, Administrative assistant/front desk personnel

"At ACRT I love the casual working/office environment." - Elyse Siggelkow, HR Assistant

"I have worked for ACRT for many years...it continues to be a GREAT place to work!" - Barb Cummings, Health & Safety Manager

"I consider everyone I work with at ACRT as a friend and not just a coworker." - Jeff Scott, Fleet Manager

*Stocks are also available at the time of an employees departure from the company based on percentage vested,

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ACRT is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA