Rapid Response Arborist - Dallas, TX

The Davey Tree Expert Company • Dallas, TX

279d • $25

About The Position

We are currently looking to add a dynamic UVM Specialist to our passionate team of environmental professionals. The Rapid Response Arborist will work with major electric/gas utility systems and address its forestry needs. This position involves inspecting utility rights of ways and identifying vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations. The role requires collecting and entering data on handheld devices, following maps, and using GPS navigation. The Arborist will communicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property, assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions, and coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews. The position also involves promoting safety and maintaining a safe work environment, managing daily utility vegetation operations, ensuring schedule targets are met, and providing client and contractor support. The Arborist will respond to customer complaints and concerns and participate in nationwide emergency/natural disaster response efforts.

Requirements

• Previous experience successfully working as Utility Vegetation Management Technician or equivalent experience in the industry.
• Professional or Collegiate Practical Tree Work Experience (including Collegiate Climbing Classes, Forestry Club Operations, Production Climber, Groundsman, or Lift Operator, etc.).
• Proficiency with local Tree Identification and Tree Physiology.
• ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain in 6-12 months.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Current Driver's License and Driving Record in good standing.
• Proficient working knowledge of computers including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.
• Self-driven desire to improve processes and procedures for client and company goals.
• International Society for Arboriculture (ISA) utility specialist.
• International Society for Arboriculture (ISA) tree risk assessment qualified (TRAQ).
• State pesticide applicator's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect distribution utility right-of-ways and access to Right-of-Way (ROW) areas for compliance with state clearance standards.
• Identify needed tree and brush control work and provide information to line-clearance crews.
• Document work using hand-held computer.
• Notify property owners of pending work on their property.
• Audit work completed by contractors.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Work with major electric/gas utility system and address its forestry needs.
• 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.
• Pro-actively promote safety and maintain a safe work environment.
• Manage and oversee daily utility vegetation operations.
• Ensure schedule targets are met.
• Provide client & contractor support.
• Respond to customer complaints and concerns.
• Respond to nationwide emergency/natural disaster response efforts.
• Provide reporting and updates for management.

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.
• Charitable matching gift program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree