Field Utility Forester — Outdoor Arborist Career

The Davey Tree Expert Company; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company and discounted/

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to join our team in American Fork, Utah.

The role involves working with utility systems to manage vegetation along rights of way, collecting data with handheld devices, and coordinating with project managers and crews in outdoor environments. Ideal candidates hold a degree in horticulture/forestry, have ISA Arborist certification, and bring several years of utility vegetation management experience.

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Great communicator

Team player

Outdoor work

Ability to hike in rugged terrain

Education

Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or related discipline

Tools

ISA Certified Arborist

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to join our team in American Fork, Utah.

The role involves working with utility systems to manage vegetation along rights of way, collecting data with handheld devices, and coordinating with project managers and crews in outdoor environments. Ideal candidates hold a degree in horticulture/forestry, have ISA Arborist certification, and bring several years of utility vegetation management experience.