Consulting Utility Forester

About the role

Take ownership of your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation while growing your career in a dynamic industry! Davey Resource Group, Inc. has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in utility and environmental services.

What you'll do

• Successfully contribute to all aspects of vegetation management planning and analysis
• Utilize innovative technology and practices to help major electric utility providers deliver safe and reliable power and maintain national security
• Inspect and assess vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans
• Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations
• Collect data and document work using hand-held computers; assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions, & support IVM projects
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to create customized solutions

What you'll need

• Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather
• Ability to read and follow GIS data and maps; ability to work independently
• Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Availability and desire to travel throughout the utility service area
• Valid Driver's License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle
• Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates
• Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing

Preferred qualifications

• Utility Right of way vegetation experience, tree crew foreman experience or other related experience
• ISA certification, ISA Utility Specialist

What we offer

• The opportunity to work in America's great outdoors with teammates that will support your professional growth and managers who empower
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers through the Davey Institute of Tree Science
• A company vehicle for commuting purposes & cell phone
• Competitive wages based on qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision & life insurance, available day 1
• Employee referral bonus program
• Scholarship program for employees and families
• Charitable matching gift program
• Discounted stock purchase options & 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Pay

Payrate: $19-$25/hour, 40 hours a week

Schedule & travel

Full-time permanent position. Travel expectations: Up to 25%

Additional information

At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana included) and background check required.

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