Consulting Utility Forester

Job Description

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations: Austin, TX

Additional Locations: Austin, TX

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 211334

Position Overview

Davey Resource Group, Inc., a Davey company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. 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, plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.

Job Duties

Work with Austin Energy to address its vegetation clearance needs

Inspect utility right 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

Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

Knowledge of local tree species and growth rates

Ability to hike and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive, ArcGIS maps and electronic work planning software

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist

Texas Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

$20 - $33 per hour (dependent on experience and certifications)

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 Plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Holidays and paid time off

Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend

Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers

The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees

Plus, so much more!

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group, Inc. values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana included), background check, and motor vehicle report required.

Divisional Overview

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

Accommodations: If requested by 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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Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: None

Full-time