Traveling Utility Herbicide Applicator

Position Overview

Position location: Traveling throughout Illinois

Pay rate: $18-$22/hour

This is a seasonal position with an opportunity to join other projects if willing to travel. The season runs approximately March-September.

Take ownership of your future. Join one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the nation while growing your career in a dynamic industry! Davey Resource Group, Inc. has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in utility and environmental services.

• Plan and apply herbicide to utility right-of-way.
• Maintain electronic spray logs to record the amount and types of herbicide used, as well as the coverage area.
• Inspect and assess vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans.
• Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to create customized solutions.

• Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate with limited remote supervision.
• Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability and desire to travel throughout the utility service area.
• Valid Driver's License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a UTV.
• Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Relevant pesticide and/or Herbicide licenses and certificates or the ability to obtain within 90 days. Assistance available for educational material and licensing fees.

• Earn State applicator licenses
• Earn First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
• The opportunity to work in America’s great outdoors with teammates that will support your professional growth and managers who empower.
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers through the Davey Institute of Tree Science.
• Competitive wages based on qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision & life insurance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Ability to travel overnight if required. Hotel stay and per diem provided.

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 (marijuana included) and background check required.

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

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.

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.

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. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you  learn more, visit

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Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 100%