Consulting Utility Forester

About the role

Consulting Utility Forester, full-time Monday‑Friday position located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the employee‑owned Davey Tree Expert Company. Our job is to help clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices. Do you want a career working outdoors? Do you care about sustainability? Do you want a career with stability and growth opportunities? The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, GIS technicians, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.

Responsibilities

• Work with major electric / gas utility system to address its forestry needs
• Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations
• Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation
• Communicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property
• Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews

Requirements

• Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline
• 3+ years of utility vegetation management experience
• ISA Certified Arborist
• Resides within 25 miles of Salt Lake City, Utah
• Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads
• More than 1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional)
• Ability to become an ISA Certified Arborist within 6 months of starting employment
• Great communicator and team player
• Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment
• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented
• Possess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates
• Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees