Summer Internship | Integrated Vegetation Management

Position Overview

POSITION LOCATION: ALL HERBICDE PROJECTS IN THE MIDWEST

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 Resource Group, Inc. 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. 

What you’ll get:

• Earn State applicator licenses

• Earn First Aid/CPR/AED certifications

• 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.

• Competitive wages based on qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision & life insurance.

• Employee referral bonus program.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

What you'll do:

• Apply herbicide to pipeline utility right-of-way.

• Maintain electronic spray logs to record the amount and types of herbicide used, as well as the coverage area.

• 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.

What you'll need:

• Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. 

• Ability to operate with limited remote supervision.

• Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority.

• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation.

• 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 UTV.

• Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Relevant pesticide and/or Herbicide licenses and certificates or the ability to obtain within 90 days. Assistance available for educational material and  licensing fees.

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.