Requisition Number: 40475
Company Name: DRG Inc
Service Line: 1UVM - DRG Utility Vegetation Management
Employment Type: Regular
Job Type: Full Time
Education Level Required: Other
Work Experience Required: 1 - 2 years
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
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 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. Become part of our energetic workforce, build your career, and emerge as a leader in the green industry. Spend your days outdoors and enjoy an engaging work environment where we apply technology, communication, and teamwork to bridge the gap between progress and nature. Get your hands and boots dirty while educating the public on the growth of trees. Our positions are for the adventurous and passionate!
What you'll do:
•Successfully contribute to all aspects of vegetation management planning and analysis.
•Utilize innovative technology and practices to help major electric utility providers deliver safe and reliable power.
•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.
•Collect data and document work using hand-held computers; assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions, and support IVM projects.
•Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to create customized solutions.
What you'll need:
••Ability to read and follow GIS data and maps; ability to work independently.
•Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority.
••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 4x4 vehicle.
•Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates.
•Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.
•Preferred: Two or Four-year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline.
•Preferred: Relevant pesticide and/or Herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law.
•Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Utility Right-of-Way Vegetation experience.
What you'll get:
•Recession-resilient career opportunities tailored to your objective with a company identified by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers.
•Opportunity to work for and become an employee-owner with the largest employee-owned service company in the country.
•An innovative and success-driven work environment that provides an excuse to be enthusiastic every day.
•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.
•A company vehicle for commuting purposes & cell phone.
•Competitive wages & excellent benefits. Pay rates based on qualifications & experience.
•Employee referral bonus program.
•Scholarship Program for Children of Employees.
•Charitable matching gift program.
•Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance.
•Discounted stock purchase options and 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
•Paid time off and paid holidays.
Who we are:
The Davey Resource Group, Inc. is focused and relentless in our pursuit to help our utility clients deliver safe and reliable power to their customers and maintain national security. We are results-driven by our great people and the technology at our fingertips. People who love being the best and being a part of building something extraordinary. People who want to create change, who love what they do and the people they do it with. We are currently hiring Arborists, Foresters, Horticulturalists, Natural Resource Specialists, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts. Various full-time positions available include; entry-level, special projects, and supervisory roles. We are seeking candidates who have positive attitudes, excellent communication skills, and critical attention to detail. Team players who have a thirst for knowledge and growth are encouraged to apply.
Davey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability yo attract and retain qualified personnel regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law.
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