ROW Forester & Vegetation Data Specialist

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for commuting

Cell phone

Health, dental, vision & life ins. day

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Charitable matching

Stock purchase options & 401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Lexington, KY seeks a vegetation management specialist to support electric utility clients with planning, data collection, and field assessments.

You will use handheld devices, review GIS data, and coordinate with project managers and crews to implement safe, compliant right-of-way vegetation programs. This outdoor role requires travel, strong communication, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Outdoor endurance and ability to hike in rugged terrain.
• Ability to read GIS data and maps.
• Leadership and career-growth potential being a priority.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the utility service area.
• Valid driver’s license with clean DMV record and 4x4 vehicle capability.
• Ability to identify local tree species and growth rates.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to vegetation management planning and analysis.
• Use technology and practices to support electric utilities in delivering reliable power.
• Inspect vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance and work plans.
• Identify tree and brush control recommendations for protection zones.
• Collect data with handheld computers; assess terrain and environmental conditions for IVM projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners and Crews to deliver customized solutions.

Skills

Outdoor endurance

GIS data interpretation

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Travel availability

Valid driver’s license

Tree species knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

ISA certification

ISA Utility Specialist

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Lexington, KY seeks a vegetation management specialist to support electric utility clients with planning, data collection, and field assessments.

You will use handheld devices, review GIS data, and coordinate with project managers and crews to implement safe, compliant right-of-way vegetation programs. This outdoor role requires travel, strong communication, and a commitment to safety.