Field Vegetation Forester — Utilities & ROW

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for commuting andField

Company-provided cell phone

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, a division of Davey Tree Expert Company, is seeking a Vegetation Management professional to help maintain safe, reliable utility infrastructure while protecting natural resources. If you enjoy fieldwork, problem-solving, and making an impact, this is the opportunity to grow your career.

You will coordinate vegetation projects, perform inspections along rights-of-way, use GIS and mobile technology to document field data, and collaborate with planners and crews to implement

Qualifications

• Experience in utility vegetation management or right-of-way
• Able to read and interpret GIS maps and spatial data
• Willingness to travel within service area and operate a 4x4 vehicle
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable using mobile technology and field data collection apps
• Valid driver's license with clean record

Responsibilities

• Coordinate capital improvements and construction projects focusing on vegetation impact on efficiency and safety
• Conduct vegetation inspections and assessments along utility rights-of-way
• Identify tree and brush management needs and recommend treatment plans
• Use GIS mapping and mobile tech to collect and document field data
• Evaluate terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions in project areas
• Collaborate with planners, project managers, and field crews to implement vegetation solutions
• Help utilities maintain compliance, reliability, and public safety

Skills

Outdoor fieldwork

GIS map interpretation

Teamwork

Mobile technology usage

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science

ISA Certified Arborist®

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Davey Resource Group, a division of Davey Tree Expert Company, is seeking a Vegetation Management professional to help maintain safe, reliable utility infrastructure while protecting natural resources. If you enjoy fieldwork, problem-solving, and making an impact, this is the opportunity to grow your career.

You will coordinate vegetation projects, perform inspections along rights-of-way, use GIS and mobile technology to document field data, and collaborate with planners and crews to implement