Employee-Owned Utility Forester - Impactful Fieldwork

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for commuting andfield

Company-provided cell phone

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Farmville, VA, seeks a Vegetation Management professional to maintain safe utility infrastructure while protecting natural resources. You will join an industry-leading, employee-owned company delivering environmental services and utility vegetation management.

The role entails field inspections, GIS data collection, IVM support, and collaboration with planners and crews. Competitive pay ($22-27/hr), a company vehicle, cell phone, and comprehensive benefits are

Qualifications

• Passion for working outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret GIS maps and spatial data.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable using mobile technology.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle and travel within the service area.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn local tree species identification and growth patterns.

Responsibilities

• Conducting vegetation inspections and assessments along utility rights-of-way.
• Identifying tree and brush management needs and recommending treatment plans.
• Supporting Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) and environmental projects.
• Using GIS mapping and mobile technology to collect and document field data.
• Evaluating terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions in project areas.
• Collaborating with planners, project managers, and field crews to implement vegetation solutions.
• Helping utilities maintain compliance, reliability, and public safety.

Skills

Outdoor fieldwork

GIS mapping

Teamwork

Mobile technology

Driver's license

4x4 vehicle operation

Tree species identification

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Forestry/Urban Forestry/Horticulture/Environmental Science

ISA Certified Arborist

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Farmville, VA, seeks a Vegetation Management professional to maintain safe utility infrastructure while protecting natural resources. You will join an industry-leading, employee-owned company delivering environmental services and utility vegetation management.

The role entails field inspections, GIS data collection, IVM support, and collaboration with planners and crews. Competitive pay ($22-27/hr), a company vehicle, cell phone, and comprehensive benefits are