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The Davey Tree Expert Company

Transmission Consulting Utility Forester

The Davey Tree Expert Company, San Angelo, Texas, us, 76902

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Company:

Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations:

San Angelo, TX

Additional Locations:

San Angelo, TX; Abilene, TX

Work Site:

On Site

Req ID:

219117

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert Company. 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? Do you care about sustainability? Do you want a career with stability and growth opportunities? The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, GIS technicians, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.

Responsibilities

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

Inspect transmission 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

Up to 70% weekday, overnight travel required

Other related duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment

Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail

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

Possess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates

Great communicator and team player

Required Qualifications

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

Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather

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

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

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist OR has ability to sit for the exam within the first 12 months of hiring

What We Offer We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

$20 - 26 per hour (dependent on experience, certifications and education)

Group health plans

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with up to a 4% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gift program

Employee referral bonus program

Employee Educational Scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

20% discount on all Davey services

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle purchase discount program

Plus, so much more!

Additional Information At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ACCOMMODATIONS If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CONTACT Visit https://jobs.davey.com for additional job opportunities and company information. For assistance, contact Recruiting@davey.com or call 1-877-411-7601.

Job Details Employment Type: Permanent Job Type: Full Time Travel Expectations: Up to 75%

Seniority Level: Entry level

Job Function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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