Field Forester – Utility ROW & Vegetation Management

Davey Tree Expert Co; Glade Spring (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for commuting

Cell phone

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Matching gift program

Stock purchase options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Glade Spring, VA is seeking an outdoor-oriented vegetation management professional to contribute to planning and analysis for utility right-of-way projects. The role offers competitive pay ($19-$25/hour) and a path to career growth within a large, employee-owned company.

You will work on field assessments, data collection with handheld devices, and collaborate with project teams to deliver safe, reliable power and compliant vegetation management.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Outdoors

GIS data

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Travel

Driver's License

Tree species

Tools

Hand-held computers

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Glade Spring, VA is seeking an outdoor-oriented vegetation management professional to contribute to planning and analysis for utility right-of-way projects. The role offers competitive pay ($19-$25/hour) and a path to career growth within a large, employee-owned company.

You will work on field assessments, data collection with handheld devices, and collaborate with project teams to deliver safe, reliable power and compliant vegetation management.