Solar Field Vegetation Manager — On-Site Team Lead

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Oak Ridge (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a full-time, on-site team member to implement vegetation operations at a utility-scale solar field.

You’ll manage all vegetation within the station, ensure safety, compliance, and performance, and maintain daily, professional communication with DRG leadership and the client. We value initiative and reliability—candidates should be self-driven, capable of long physical days, and committed to delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Mowing experience preferred.
• Must have a current driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work continuously for 8+ hours a day.
• Ability to work in all weather and ground conditions.
• Experience using Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, etc.
• Good communication skills in person, over the phone, and email.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team.
• Manual labor with string trimmers.
• Operates mini skidsteers, compact tractors and brush hogs.
• Perform basic daily equipment maintenance (training provided).
• Herbicide application.
• Operate a 3/4 ton truck pulling a trailer.

Skills

Mowing experience

Driver's license

Endurance

Weather tolerance

Gmail/Docs

Communication

Lifting 50 lb

Tools

Gmail/Docs

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a full-time, on-site team member to implement vegetation operations at a utility-scale solar field.

You’ll manage all vegetation within the station, ensure safety, compliance, and performance, and maintain daily, professional communication with DRG leadership and the client. We value initiative and reliability—candidates should be self-driven, capable of long physical days, and committed to delivering high-quality results.