Temporary Roaming Enhanced Vegetation Utility Forester- Travel Throughout California

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Requisition Number: 154686  

Company Name: DRG Pacific Services LLC 

Service Line: 6UVM - Utility Vegetation Management 

Employment Type: Regular 

Job Type: Temporary 

Education Level Required: Associates 

Work Experience Required: 1 - 2 years 

Travel Expectations: Up to 100% 

 

Position Announcement

POSITION: Consulting Utility Forester (Roaming)

TYPE: Full-Time 

POSITION LOCATIONS: Throughout California

DETAILS: 3-6 month project, over time offered, hotel and subsistence per diem 7 days per week, compensated flights

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a  wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert Company.  We provide a wide range of natural resource, utility, GIS and remote sensing consulting services. Our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices. 

Do you want a career working outdoors? The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, landscape, nursery, tree care and parks and recreation professionals, plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

* Ability to travel and work throughout California (lodging and per diem provided)

* Work with major gas/electric utility system and address its forestry needs

* Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations

* Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation 

* Communicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property

* Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions

* Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

* Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment

* Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented

* Possess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates

* Has ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather

* Is a great communicator and team player

* Has the ability to become an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist within 18 months

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

* Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline 

or

* Has 1 year or more of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional)

* Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads

WHAT WE OFFER: 

* Company Vehicle/Fuel Card

* Company Phone

* Compensated Flights

* Lodging

* Subsistence Per Diem

* Over Time

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  DRG offers competitive wages based on qualifications and experience.  Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are Equal Opportunity Employers.

CONTACT: Email resume and cover letter to hiring.drgwr@davey.com.  Visit jobs.davey.com for additional job opportunities and company information.

 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law. 

 

The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com

 

If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Company info

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Website : http://www.davey.com