Utility Arborist

Position Overview

Build your career outdoors with an employee‑owned industry leader. Davey Resource Group combines cutting‑edge technology with field expertise to support major electric utilities in delivering safe, reliable power while protecting ecosystems. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors, solve problems, and make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation inspections and assessments along utility rights‑of‑way.
• Identify tree and brush management needs and recommend treatment plans.
• Use GIS mapping and mobile technology to collect and document field data.
• Evaluate terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions in project areas.
• Collaborate with planners, project managers, and field crews to implement vegetation solutions.
• Help utilities maintain compliance, reliability, and public safety.

Requirements

• Passion for working outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret GIS maps and spatial data.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable using mobile technology.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle and travel within the service area.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn local tree species identification and growth patterns.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Preferred: Utility vegetation management or right‑of‑way experience.
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®.
• Preferred: Leadership experience and a desire for career advancement.

Compensation

$22 – 30 per hour, based on experience, education, and certifications.

Benefits

• Company vehicle for commuting and field work.
• Company‑provided cell phone.
• Career development through the Davey Institute of Tree Science.
• Mentorship from experienced forestry and vegetation management professionals.
• Clear career pathways for advancement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15 % stock discount.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Educational scholarship program for employees and their families.
• Charitable gift matching.
• Discounts on Davey services and select products (including vehicle and cell phone programs).

Company Overview

Davey Resource Group, a division of Davey Tree Expert Company, is a national leader in natural resource consulting, environmental services, and utility vegetation management. Our teams of arborists, foresters, horticulturists, and environmental professionals protect the landscapes where we live and work. We offer the resources, size, and stability of a large company while maintaining the culture and entrepreneurial spirit of a small one.

Additional Information

• Pre‑employment drug screening (including marijuana), background check, and Social Security verification are required.
• Travel expectations: up to 25 %.
• Employment type: Permanent, Full‑time.