Consulting Utility Forester

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for commuting

Cell phone

Health, dental, vision & life ins. day

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Charitable matching

Stock purchase options & 401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Lexington, KY seeks a vegetation management specialist to support electric utility clients with planning, data collection, and field assessments.

You will use handheld devices, review GIS data, and coordinate with project managers and crews to implement safe, compliant right-of-way vegetation programs. This outdoor role requires travel, strong communication, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Outdoor endurance and ability to hike in rugged terrain.
• Ability to read GIS data and maps.
• Leadership and career-growth potential being a priority.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the utility service area.
• Valid driver’s license with clean DMV record and 4x4 vehicle capability.
• Ability to identify local tree species and growth rates.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to vegetation management planning and analysis.
• Use technology and practices to support electric utilities in delivering reliable power.
• Inspect vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance and work plans.
• Identify tree and brush control recommendations for protection zones.
• Collect data with handheld computers; assess terrain and environmental conditions for IVM projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners and Crews to deliver customized solutions.

Skills

Outdoor endurance

GIS data interpretation

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Travel availability

Valid driver’s license

Tree species knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

ISA certification

ISA Utility Specialist

Job description

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Elizabethtown, KY
Additional Locations: Lexington, KY
Work Site: On Site

Position Overview

POSITION LOCATION: Lexington, KY and surrounding areas

Payrate: $21-$27/hour, 40 hours a week

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.

What you’ll do:

• Successfully contribute to all aspects of vegetation management planning and analysis.
• Utilize innovative technology and practices to help major electric utility providers deliver safe and reliable power and maintain national security.
• Inspect and assess vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans.
• Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations.
• Collect data and document work using hand-held computers; assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions, & support IVM projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to create customized solutions.

What you'll need:

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

What you'll get:

• 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.

Additional Information

At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana included) and background check required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ACCOMODATIONS: If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail]

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 50%