Company: DRG Pacific Services LLC
Locations: Mendocino, CA, Chico, CA, Chico, CA, Fairfield, CA, Fairfield, CA, Fresno, CA, Fresno, CA, Fresno, CA, Fresno, CA, Fresno, CA, Fresno, CA, Fresno, CA, Fresno, CA, Fresno, CA, Fresno, CA, Monterey, CA, Monterey, CA, Monterey, CA, Napa, CA, Napa, CA, Placerville, CA, Redding, CA, Redding, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Jose, CA, San Luis Obispo, CA, San Ramon, CA, San Ramon, CA, Santa Cruz, CA, Santa Cruz, CA, Santa Cruz, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Stockton, CA, Stockton, CA, Stockton, CA, Stockton, CA, Stockton, CA
Additional Locations: Central Coast, Bay Area, North Bay, North Valley, California
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 222465
Position Overview
POSITION: Utility Vegetation Management Technician/Specialist
TYPE: Full-Time
WAGE: $33-$45.
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.
Job Duties
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Work with a major electric/gas utility provider and address its forestry needs, including daily coordination with client representatives
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Inspect utility infrastructure to identify hazardous vegetation and vegetation otherwise incompatible with utility standards, and state and federal regulations
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Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and GPS navigation, and utilize GIS applications
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Communicate with public and private stakeholders regarding vegetation operations
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Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions
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Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews, including crew oversight and supervision
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Identify, document, track, and help resolve environmental and other project-specific constraints
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Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work site
Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment
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Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training, and is detail-oriented
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Possess knowledge of local tree species, and species-specific growth rates and failure patterns
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Has the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather
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Is a great communicator and team player
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ISA Certified Arborist or can become an ISA Certified Arborist within 18 months
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ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
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Two or four-year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline
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Related work experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
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
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.
Divisional Overview
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: Up to 25%
