Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Worcester, MA
Additional Locations: Worcester, MA; Massachusetts Statewide
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 221971
Utility Vegetation Inspector
🌲 Get paid to work outdoors while building a career in forestry and natural resources.
Davey Resource Group is hiring Vegetation Management professionals to support major electric utilities in maintaining safe power infrastructure and healthy ecosystems. This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in forestry, environmental science, arboriculture, horticulture, or natural resources who enjoy fieldwork and problem-solving.
What You'll Do
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Inspect utility rights-of-way and assess vegetation conditions
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Identify trees and brush that require trimming, removal, or management
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Use GIS maps and mobile technology to collect field data
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Support Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) projects
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Collaborate with project managers and vegetation crews
What We're Looking For
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Passion for working outdoors and hiking in varied terrain
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Ability to read maps/GIS and work independently in the field
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
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Ability to identify local tree species or willingness to learn
Preferred: Forestry or environmental degree, ISA Certified Arborist, vegetation management or herbicide application experience.
Why Join Davey?
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$25 - 30 per hour based on experience and certifications
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Company vehicle + cell phone
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Industry-leading training through the Davey Institute of Tree Science
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Full benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance)
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount) + 401k match
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Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
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Scholarship and referral programs
Davey Resource Group, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a national leader in utility vegetation management, forestry consulting, and environmental services.
🌱 Recent graduates and experienced professionals are encouraged to apply.
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%
