Outdoor Utility Arborist - Vehicle Provided & Fieldwork

Davey Tree Expert Co; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company cell phone

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a Vegetation Management professional to help maintain safe, reliable utility corridors and protect natural resources.

You will conduct vegetation inspections along rights‑of‑way, identify management needs, and document field data using GIS and mobile tools. Collaborate with planners and field crews to implement vegetation solutions and support compliance, reliability, and public safety.

Qualifications

• Passion for working outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret GIS maps and spatial data.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable using mobile technology.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle and travel within the service area.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn local tree species identification and growth patterns.

Responsibilities

• Conducting vegetation inspections and assessments along utility rights-of-way.
• Identifying tree and brush management needs and recommending treatment plans.
• Using GIS mapping and mobile technology to collect and document field data.
• Evaluating terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions in project areas.
• Collaborating with planners, project managers, and field crews to implement vegetation solutions.
• Helping utilities maintain compliance, reliability, and public safety.

Skills

GIS maps proficiency

Outdoor work readiness

Teamwork

Mobile technology usage

Valid driver’s license

4x4 vehicle operation

Tree species knowledge

Education

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

ISA Certified Arborist

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a Vegetation Management professional to help maintain safe, reliable utility corridors and protect natural resources.

You will conduct vegetation inspections along rights‑of‑way, identify management needs, and document field data using GIS and mobile tools. Collaborate with planners and field crews to implement vegetation solutions and support compliance, reliability, and public safety.