Consulting Utility Forester

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401k with up to 4% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Employee referral bonus program

Employee Educational Scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

20% discount on Davey services

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is hiring a Consulting Utility Forester to work on utility vegetation management projects in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role focuses on outdoor arborist duties, data collection, and coordination with utility and field teams.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship, with opportunities for certifications, training, and advancement within a national, employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or related discipline.
• 3+ years of utility vegetation management experience.
• ISA Certified Arborist (desirable).
• Resides within 25 miles of Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive 4x4 on rough roads.
• 1+ year of related field experience; ability to become ISA Certified Arborist within 6 months.
• Good communication and teamwork; outdoors-focused, adaptive and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work with major electric/gas utilities to address forestry needs.
• Inspect rights-of-way and identify vegetation conflicting with regs.
• Collect and enter data on handheld devices; follow maps and GPS.
• Communicate with landowners about work on/near property.
• Assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions.
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Outdoor work

Education

horticulture/forestry degree

Job description

Company:

Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations:

Salt Lake City, UT, North Salt Lake, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, South Salt Lake, UT

Additional Locations:

Salt Lake City UT

Work Site:

On Site

Req ID:

230378

Position Overview

POSITION:

Consulting Utility Forester

TYPE:

Full-Time, Monday thru Friday

POSITION LOCATION:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert Company. Our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices.

Do you want a career working outdoors?

Do you care about sustainability?

Do you want a career with stability and growth opportunities?

The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, GIS technicians, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.

Job Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with major electric / gas utility system to address its forestry needs
• Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations
• 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

Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline
• 3+ years of utility vegetation management experience
• ISA Certified Arborist

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Resides within 25 miles of Salt Lake City, Utah
• Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads
• More than 1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional)
• Ability to become an ISA Certified Arborist within 6 months of starting employment
• Great communicator and team player
• Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment
• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented
• Possess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates
• Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather

Additional Information

WHAT WE OFFER:

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• $22 - $38 per hour (dependent on experience and professional certifications)
• Group health plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off
• Payroll savings plan
• Charitable matching gift program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Educational Scholarship
• Davey Family Scholarship
• 20% discount on all Davey services
• Cell phone discounts
• Vehicle purchase discount program
• Plus, so much more!

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 and Social Security Number verification 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, sex, 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.

CONTACT:

Visit jobs.davey.com for additional job opportunities and company information.

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 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 25%