Consulting Utility Forester (Forester)

Full Time

  The Davey Tree Expert Compan (http://www.davey.com)

  Sacramento, California, United States

Requisition Number: 4104
Company Name: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Service Line: 1DRG - Kent DRGI SL
Employment Type: Regular
Job Type: Full Time
Education Level Required: Associates
Work Experience Required: 1 - 2 years
Relocation Available: No
Travel Expectations: Up to 25% 

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a Division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, has opportunities in the field of Utility Vegetation Management, as a Utility Vegetation Management Specialist, for a major electric utility provider. Davey is a leader in the tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada.

DUTIES: 

  • Inspect distribution utility right-of-ways and access to Right-of-Way (ROW) areas, for compliance with state clearance standards. 
  • Identify needed tree and brush control work and provide info to line-clearance crews. 
  • Document work using hand-held computer. 
  • Notify property owners of pending work on their property. 
  • Audit work completed by contractors. 
  • Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues. 
  • Special projects as assigned. 
  • Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and storms as needed.

Education and Qualifications:

  • Previous experience successfully working as Utility Vegetation Management Technician or equivalent experience in the industry will be required.
  • Professional or Collegiate Practical Tree Work Experience (including Collegiate Climbing Classes, Forestry Club Operations, Production Climber, Groundsman, or Lift Operator, etc)
  • Proficiency with local Tree Identification and Tree Physiology.
  • ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain in 6-12 months.
  • Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License.
  • Current Driver’s License and Driving Record in good standing.
  • Proficient working knowledge of computers. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

  • Full time position. 
  • Compensation based on qualifications and experience.

DRG offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes option to buy company stock after one year. Access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Please send your cover letter and resume to Misty Celaya using the "Apply Now" button below.