Field Forester – Utility ROW & Vegetation Mgmt (Travel)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a vegetation management professional for Lexington, KY and surrounding areas. The role focuses on planning, data collection, and coordinating with managers and crews to deliver customized vegetation solutions.

You will work outdoors in rugged terrain, read GIS data, and travel as needed. A driver’s license is required, ISA certification is preferred, and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires outdoor work ability and travel up to 50%.
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills are valued.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities are essential.
• Ability to read GIS data and maps and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to vegetation management planning and analysis across projects.
• Use technology to support electric utility vegetation efforts and safety standards.
• Inspect vegetation in rights-of-way for compliance and work plans.
• Identify tree/brush control work and protection zone recommendations.
• Collect data with handheld devices and support IV M projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners and Crews to craft solutions.

Skills

Outdoor work

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

GIS data

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

ISA certification

ISA Utility Specialist

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a vegetation management professional for Lexington, KY and surrounding areas. The role focuses on planning, data collection, and coordinating with managers and crews to deliver customized vegetation solutions.

You will work outdoors in rugged terrain, read GIS data, and travel as needed. A driver’s license is required, ISA certification is preferred, and full benefits are offered.