Utility ROW Forester - Outdoor Vegetation Specialist

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Glade Spring (VA); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Glade Spring, VA is seeking team members to support vegetation management for major electric utilities. You will work outdoors, collect field data, and document findings using handheld devices, contributing to safe, reliable power delivery.

The role involves coordinating with Project Managers and crews, traveling up to 25% of the time, and operating a company vehicle. Competitive benefits start on day one, with growth opportunities in a large, employee-owned

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors and ability to hike in rugged terrain and weather.
• Read GIS data/maps and work independently.
• Leadership and career growth potential prioritized.
• Strong problem solving, deadlines, and innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the utility service area.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to identify local tree species and growth rates.
• Good computer skills and file management.
• ISA certification or ISA Utility Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to vegetation management planning and analysis.
• Use technology to support safe utility vegetation work.
• Inspect vegetation for compliance and construction plans.
• Identify work and protection zone recommendations.
• Collect data with handheld devices and assess habitat and conditions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and crews.

Skills

Outdoors

GIS data/maps

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Travel

Driver's License

Tree species identification

Computers

ISA certification

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Glade Spring, VA is seeking team members to support vegetation management for major electric utilities. You will work outdoors, collect field data, and document findings using handheld devices, contributing to safe, reliable power delivery.

The role involves coordinating with Project Managers and crews, traveling up to 25% of the time, and operating a company vehicle. Competitive benefits start on day one, with growth opportunities in a large, employee-owned