Consulting Utility Forester

Company : Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations : Austin, TX

Additional Locations : Austin, TX

Work Site : On Site

Req ID : 215454

Davey Resource Group

Davey Resource Group, 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, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.

Responsibilities

Work with Austin Energy to address its vegetation clearance needs

Inspect utility rights 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

Desired 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 work and hike 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

What We Offer

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

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

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 (marijuana included) and background check required.

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.

ACCOMODATIONS : 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.

CONTACT : Visit jobs.davey.com for additional job opportunities and company information.

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.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com .

Employment Type : Permanent

Job Type : Full Time

Travel Expectations : None

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