Utility Herbicide Applicator
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Forestry, Environmental Science
Job Description
Company:
Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Additional Locations:
Phoenix, AZ
Work Site:
On Site
Req
Davey Resource Group
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- Perform vegetation removal and herbicide treatment activities in Electrical Substations, Transmission Rights of Way (ROW) and access roads
- Track work activity on tablet utilizing Davey’s Resourcekeeper software
- Adhere to all federal, state and safety best management practices for vegetation management adjacent to energized facilities
- Transport, mix and apply herbicide mix(es) in accordance to each product’s label
- Daily record keeping for location, acreage, amount of product used and wind speed
- Safely operate 4x4 vehicle with trailer, UTV / Side by Side (Polaris Ranger or equivalent)
- 80% overnight work week travel required (GSA meal & lodging rates)
- Current pesticide applicator’s license issued by the State of California or ability to acquire applicators license within three months
- PREFERRED: CA Qualified Applicator License
- PREFERRED:
One year experience working around high voltage electrical utility power systems - One year experience in herbicide applications or weed control and vegetation removal
- Ability to identify various biological communities within California
- Knowledge of safety requirements regarding herbicide application / vegetation removal practices around substations, communication sites, utility Right of Way and near high voltage equipment
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding chemical applications
- Knowledge of applicable OSHA vegetation safety standards, FAC-003 requirements, FERC / NERC Standards and requirements as they relate to the transmission utility industry
- $23 - $30 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.
Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations:
Up to 75%
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.
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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.
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