Transmission Consulting Utility Forester - Laredo, TX

Davey Resource Group

** THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN SOUTH TEXAS (TERRITORY INCLUDES CORPUS CHRISTI, LAREDO + VICTORIA, TX) **

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a  wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert Company.  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 major gas / electric utility system and address its forestry needs
• Inspect transmission 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
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews
• Up to 80% weekday, overnight travel required
• Other related duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment
• Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle 
• Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather
• Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline OR
• Minimum of 1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional)
• International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist OR has ability to sit for the exam within the first 12 months of hiring

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 - 26 per hour (dependent on experience, certifications and education)
• 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 and Social Security Number verification 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.