Position Overview

Location: Kirksville, MO

Pay Range: $28-32/hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Davey Resource Group UVM is offering a unique, full-time, year-round opportunity for a motivated team member to take ownership of vegetation operations at a utility-scale solar field in Kirksville, MO.

In this role, you’ll be the on-site lead responsible for managing all vegetation within the solar generation station—ensuring safety, compliance, and performance. You'll work closely with DRG leadership and maintain direct, daily communication with our client, representing DRG with professionalism and expertise.

We’re looking for someone who is self-driven, takes pride in their work, and is ready to deliver consistent, high-quality results for a long-term partnership.

What you'll do:

• Monitor vegetation growth and develop seasonal maintenance schedules

• Perform regular mowing, weed control, and brush clearing across the solar site

• Safely mix, handle, and apply herbicides in accordance with site protocols and local/state regulations

• Keep access roads, inverter pads, and perimeter areas clear of overgrowth

• Identify and report any vegetation-related risks to solar panel performance or site safety

• Maintain and operate landscaping and spraying equipment; perform minor repairs as needed

• Track work completed and materials used; complete logs, reports, or digital forms as required

• Communicate with site management 

• Supervise and direct seasonal laborers or temporary staff to ensure work quality, safety, and efficiency

• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized worksite

What you'll need:

• 3+ years of experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, agriculture, or similar field

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

• Pesticide/herbicide applicator license (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire)

• Proficiency using zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, sprayers, and small engine tools

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and on uneven terrain

• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Good communication skills; able to document and report site conditions clearly

• Familiarity with basic mobile apps, GPS mapping tools, or maintenance software is a plus

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Frequent walking, bending, and kneeling

• Extended periods of work in direct sun and various weather conditions

• Comfortable working around solar infrastructure and low-voltage equipment (training provided)

What you'll get:

• The opportunity to work in America’s great outdoors with teammates that will support your professional growth and managers who empower.

• Cell phone reimbursement or company phone.

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

• Scholarship Program for Employees and Children of Employees.

• Charitable matching gift program.

• Discounted stock purchase options & 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

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, 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.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.