Transmission Utility Forester

Davey Resource Group • Hurricane, WV

4h • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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, occasional overnight travel required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to implement customized solutions.
• Use GIS/GPS software to design vegetation management for transmission lines on a cyclical maintenance schedule.
• Respond to work requests, questions, and resolve property owner refusals and complaints within the authority provided by the Utility.
• Maintain a relationship with project managers of the utility company to fulfill their desired needs for customer reliability.
• Perform field inspections of vegetation management work completed by tree crews and post-circuit inspections of rework to assure compliance.
• Work in rural, often secluded areas of the right-of-way to fulfill mapping projects.
• Participate within a strong safety culture by completing daily job briefings, assuring proper maintenance of vehicles and reporting to managers and close calls or safety observations/concerns.
• Perform a combination of field work and office related duties including approving timesheets.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed