Consulting Utility Forester

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for commuting

Cell phone

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Charitable matching

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking individuals to join its vegetation management team in Lexington, KY, focusing on planning, data collection, and field assessments. The role emphasizes outdoor work, GIS literacy, and collaboration with project teams.

Responsibilities include inspecting rights-of-way, recommending tree and brush control measures, and using handheld computers to document data. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors, ability to hike in rugged terrain and bad weather.
• Ability to read GIS data and maps and work independently.
• Leadership experience and potential for career growth prioritized.
• Strong problem-solving, meeting deadlines and technical innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the utility service area.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean DMV record; able to drive 4x4 vehicle.
• Ability to identify local tree species and growth rates.
• Strong organizational skills; proficient with computers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of vegetation management planning and analysis.
• Use innovative technology to help utilities deliver safe, reliable power.
• Inspect vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance and plans.
• Identify tree and brush control work and protection zones.
• Collect data with hand-held devices; assess terrain and env conditions, support IVM.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews on solutions.

Skills

Outdoors

GIS data

Independent work

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Tree species knowledge

Computer skills

Education

ISA certification

ISA Utility Specialist

Tools

Hand-held devices

Job description

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations: Lexington, KY, Lexington, KY, Lexington, KY, Lexington, KY, Lexington, KY, Lexington, KY, Lexington, KY

Additional Locations: Lexington and the surrounding areas

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 229605

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 do:

• 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.

ACCOMMODATIONS : 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%