Utility Vegetation Specialist & Field Arborist

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with a/

Employee-owned company

Discounted stock purchase options

Health Plan

Referral Program

Scholarship program

Career Development Program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks a UVM Technician to join our field team in Muskogee, OK. This on-site role supports electric/gas utilities, performing vegetation management and data collection with handheld devices, maps, and GPS.

You will coordinate with clients and crews, inspect rights of way, and engage landowners while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Opportunities for advancement and industry training are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties consistently.
• ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain within 6–12 months; pesticide applicator license.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Proficient in computer software: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry or environmental science.
• Experience with GIS or digital mapping software.

Responsibilities

• Work with major electric/gas utility systems and address their forestry needs.
• Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation.
• Communicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property.
• Audit work completed by contractors.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, planners, and vegetation crews.
• Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Tree work experience

Tree identification & physiology

Driver's license & driving record

GIS/digital mapping

Education

Two or four year degree in horticulture/forestry/environmental science

Tools

Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks a UVM Technician to join our field team in Muskogee, OK. This on-site role supports electric/gas utilities, performing vegetation management and data collection with handheld devices, maps, and GPS.

You will coordinate with clients and crews, inspect rights of way, and engage landowners while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Opportunities for advancement and industry training are provided.