Capital Transmission Utility Forester
About The Position
Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert Company. We provide a wide range of natural resource, utility, GIS and remote sensing consulting services. Our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices. Do you want a career working outdoors? The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, landscape, nursery, tree care and parks and recreation professionals, plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.
Requirements
- Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle
- Computer skills
- Has ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather
- 1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional) or Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline
- ISA certification, or the ability to obtain
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Is a great communicator and team player
- CPR/First Aid certified
Responsibilities
- Work with our utility clients to address its right-of-way needs
- Patrol, identify, and prescribe required tree trimming and tree/brush removal work needed to build or re-construct electrical facilities
- Maintain positive customer relations while communicating tree work requirements to utility customers and to public agencies
- Attend Community open houses for large scale capital rebuild projects as a client representative
- Maintain direct contact and a positive working relationships with utility Foresters, general construction crews, and other utility personnel
- Coordinate tree work within construction scheduled timelines
- Provide a cost estimate to local land and resource planners, project managers, and construction crew for purchase order preparation
- Work with estimators, job owners, project managers, and construction teams to help coordinate any permitting required
- Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions
- 50-75% Travel required with overnight stays throughout Western Arkansas, NW Louisiana, and Northeast TX
Benefits
- Company Vehicle/Fuel Card
- Company Phone
- 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 & discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
- Employee Scholarship for AS degree in Environmental Management
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
- Charitable matching gift program
- Company paid professional certifications and continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
