Position Overview

POSITION: Transmission Work Planner

TYPE: Full-time, hourly (some weekday overnight travel required)

POSITION LOCATION: Muskogee, OK

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. 

Job Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Work with Oklahoma Gas & Electric to address its forestry 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 including walking cross country in both summer and winter

• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews

• Must be willing and able to perform helicopter patrols and be part of weekend on-call schedule once trained

• Up to 25% weekday, overnight travel required

Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment

• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented

• Possess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates

• Great communicator and team player

• Oklahoma Right of Way herbicide applicator license 

• CPR/First Aid certified

• Pursuing ISA Certification

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle 

• Computer skills 

• Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather

• 1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional) OR

• Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline

• Must live within an hour’s drive of Muskogee or be willing to permanently relocate 

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

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.

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