Consulting Utility Forester

Company:Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations:American Fork, UT, Park City, UT, Park City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT
Additional Locations:American Fork, UT
Work Site:On Site

POSITION: Consulting Utility Forester

TYPE: Full-Time, Monday thru Thursday

POSITION LOCATION: American Fork, Utah

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 electric / gas utility system to 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:

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

3+ years of utility vegetation management experience

ISA Certified Arborist

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Resides within 25 miles of American Fork, Utah

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

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

Ability to become an ISA Certified Arborist within 6 months of starting employment

Great communicator and team player

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

Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:
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• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

* All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one.

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