Outdoor Utility Forester | Data-Driven Field Specialist

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is hiring for a Consulting Utility Forester in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves coordinating with electric and gas utilities to manage vegetation, inspect rights of way and document data via handheld devices with GPS.

Requirements include a 2-4 year degree in horticulture/forestry and 3+ years of utility vegetation management experience; ISA Arborist certification is preferred. This on-site position offers stability and growth within a national network.

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 utility system to address its forestry needs.
• Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and 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

Outdoor work

Independent work

Great communicator

Team player

Education

Two or four year degree in horticulture/forestry

ISA Certified Arborist

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is hiring for a Consulting Utility Forester in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves coordinating with electric and gas utilities to manage vegetation, inspect rights of way and document data via handheld devices with GPS.

Requirements include a 2-4 year degree in horticulture/forestry and 3+ years of utility vegetation management experience; ISA Arborist certification is preferred. This on-site position offers stability and growth within a national network.