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Consulting Utility Forester

The Davey Tree Expert Co.

The Davey Tree Expert Co.

Akron, OH, USA · Stone Ridge, VA, USA
USD 20-33 / hour + Equity
Posted on May 10, 2025

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.

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