Professional Utility Forester - Oklahoma City OK

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Requisition Number: 54087  

Company Name: DRG Inc 

Service Line: 1UVM - DRG Utility Vegetation Management 

Employment Type: Regular 

Job Type: Full Time 

Education Level Required: Bachelors 

Work Experience Required: 1 - 2 years 

Travel Expectations: Up to 25% 

 

Position Announcement

POSITION:  Professional Utility Forester

STARTING DATE:  Immediately.  Resumes accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.  Davey Resource Group DRG is currently hiring arborists, foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our team.

POSITION LOCATION:  Oklahoma City, OK

DUTIES:

* Support innovative ROW vegetation management program at gas-electric utility

* Inspect utility corridors creating electronic work plans used to guide professional tree crews

* Work with tree crews to ensure understanding and adherence to work prescriptions

* Engage and educate property owners about issues related to trees and overhead conductors

* Notify landowners of planned vegetation management

* Assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions

* Coordinate with program manager, lead and staff utility foresters, and contract tree crews

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

* 4 year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science, natural resources, or a related discipline, with 1 year experience in utility vegetation management (UVM) or 3 years experience in UVM

* International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist

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

* Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail

* Ability to earn Oklahoma Pesticide Applicators License

* Ability to identify local tree species and possess a general knowledge of growth rates

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* ISA Utility Specialist

* 5+ years experience in UVM

* ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Excellent pay rates commensurate with qualifications and experience.  DRG offers competitive wages, incentive programs, excellent benefits and F/T positions include option to buy Company stock after 1yr, access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses.  Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are employee owned and are Equal Opportunity Employers.

CONTACT: Email resume and cover letter to hiring.drgwr@davey.com.  Visit Davey's website 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 1-800-445-8733 ext. 1108 or at ed.help@davey.com.

Company info

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