Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Shrewsbury, MA
Additional Locations: Possible travel in Northeast United States
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 211050
Position Overview
Looking for a great opportunity to grow in a dynamic industry? Want to join highly skilled teams with diverse backgrounds? We are currently looking to add a dynamic Vegetation Management Technician to our passionate team of environmental professionals. Join our Foresters, Horticulturalists, Plant Scientists, Ecologists, GIS, and Natural Resource Specialists within the Davey Resource Group! Become part of our energetic workforce, build your career, and emerge as a leader in the green industry. Spend your days outdoors and enjoy an engaging work environment where we apply technology, communication, and teamwork to help bridge the gap between human progress and the natural world.
This is a seasonal, full time position with an estimated duration of May through September
Job Duties
The Vegetation Management Technician will provide our government, commercial, utility and not-for-profit clients with the services and solutions needed to efficiently and effectively manage unwanted, nuisance, and/or invasive vegetation. Travel projects are typically located in Massachusetts, but possible travel throughout the Northeast United States. Job duties include, but are not limited to:
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Operating Commercial Mowers
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Operating String Trimmers
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Identifying native and invasive vegetation
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Working independently and with attention to detail.
Qualifications
Education and Qualifications:
An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Experience in the following fields a plus: Plant Health Care, Landscaping, Weed Science
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Experience operating commercial mowers and string trimmers is highly desired
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Current Driver’s License and Driving Record in good standing.
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Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator's License and/or additional states licenses are a plus
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 50%
