Outdoor Utility Forester: ROW Vegetation & Data Lead

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Cell phone

Health, dental, vision & life ins.

Paid time off

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a vegetation management contributor in the North West Columbus Area. The role involves on-site work, data collection with handheld devices, and coordinating with project teams to deliver customized vegetation solutions for electric utility clients.

Candidates should enjoy outdoor work, be able to read GIS data, travel across the service area, and hold a valid driver’s license with the ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle. ISA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work in rugged terrain and varying weather.
• Ability to read GIS data and maps and work independently.
• Travel throughout the utility service area.
• Valid driver’s license with clean DMV record; ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle.
• Preferred ISA certification or ISA Utility Specialist.
• Experience leading vegetation crews or related roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to vegetation management planning and analysis.
• Use technology to support safe, reliable power delivery and national security.
• Inspect vegetation in rights-of-way for compliance and work plans.
• Identify tree and brush control work and protection zones.
• Collect data using hand-held devices; assess terrain and conditions for IVM projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and crews to deliver customized solutions.

Skills

outdoors

GIS data

independence

leadership

problem solving

deadlines

communication

travel

driver's license

4x4 vehicle

tree species

organization

ROW experience

ISA certification

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a vegetation management contributor in the North West Columbus Area. The role involves on-site work, data collection with handheld devices, and coordinating with project teams to deliver customized vegetation solutions for electric utility clients.

Candidates should enjoy outdoor work, be able to read GIS data, travel across the service area, and hold a valid driver’s license with the ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle. ISA certification is preferred.