Utility Forester

~ The Davey Tree Expert Company is a leader in the tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada. ~

Want to join a highly skilled team of Foresters, Horticulturalist, Plant Scientists, Ecologists, and Natural Resource Specialists? Enjoy a dynamic work environment applying the use of technology while spending time outdoors? Get paid to travel and explore new areas? Ever wondered what the root system of a 50 year old tree looks like or what special practices are needed when working in environmentally sensitive habitat? Interested in working for a 100% employee owned company and becoming an owner yourself? These opportunities await you...

The Davey Resource Group, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company is pationate and relentless in our pursuit to help our utility clients deliver safe and reliable power to their customers and maintain national security. It's all about technology and great people. Not the standard great person, but those who love being the best, being a part of building something, and those who want to create change, love what they do and the people they do it with. 

Position Overview 

We are currently hiring Arborists, Foresters, Horticulturalists, Natural Resource Specialists, along with plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our team. Various full time positions available include; Entry level, special projects, and supervisory roles. Positive attitude, team-player, excellent communication skills, critical attention to detail, thirst for knowledge; may apply. 

Responsibilities  

What you'll do: 

• Contribute to all aspects of Vegetation Management Planning, Succeed and Celebrate.
• Work with major gas/electric utility forestry management needs.
• Inspecting and assessing vegetation in the right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans.
• Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations.
• Document work using hand-held computer; Assess terrain, Habitat, and Environmental conditions, Creation of IVM projects. Coordinating with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews. 

Qualifications 

What you'll need:

• Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather; Ability to read and follow maps; Ability to work independently.
• Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving and technical innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability and desire to travel; Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.
• Clean DMV driving record.
• Two or Four year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline; ISA Utility Specialist; Qualified Applicators License (QAL), Pest Control Advisor (PCA), Registered Professional Forester (RPF), ISA TRACE or TRAQ certified. Utility Right-of-Way Vegetation experience preferred; Ability to identify local tree species.
• Organizational skills; Working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation and sharing. 

Compensation: DRG offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes option to buy company stock after one year. Access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses.  

What you'll get: 

• Career opportunities that are tailored to your objective.
• A recession-proof career.
• A company repeatedly recognized as a top performer.
• An innovative and success driven work environment.
• The opportunity to work in this country's great outdoors.
• Great teammates that you'll be able to grow and work effectively with.
• Managers who empower and genuinely cares about each team members' success.
• The resources you need to excel and grow through the Davey Institute of Tree Science.
• An excuse to be fanatical every day.
• Opportunity to work for and become an employee-owner with the #1 100% employee-owned service company in the country. 

To Apply 

If you are excited to explore the forest with Davey, please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume and cover letter to James Panezott.

~ The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. ~