Field Utility Forester - Data-Driven Tree Management

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Safety gear provided

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Referral program

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to join our on-site team in Salt Lake City, UT.

Work with electric and gas utilities to manage vegetation rights of way, assess terrain, and coordinate with crews to meet compliance and safety standards. The role requires a degree in horticulture/forestry or related field, 3+ years’ utility vegetation management experience, and the ability to obtain ISA certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or related discipline.
• 3+ years of utility vegetation management experience.
• ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ISA Certified Arborist

Great communicator

Team player

Outdoor/independent work

Education

Horticulture/Forestry degree

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to join our on-site team in Salt Lake City, UT.

Work with electric and gas utilities to manage vegetation rights of way, assess terrain, and coordinate with crews to meet compliance and safety standards. The role requires a degree in horticulture/forestry or related field, 3+ years’ utility vegetation management experience, and the ability to obtain ISA certification within 6 months.