Job Details

Position:
Consulting Utility Forester

Company:
Davey Resource Group - Western Region - TBD, California , United States

Starting Date :
Immediately

Location of job:
Mendocino County to San Luis Obispo County and San Diego County

Posted By: :
Cortney Means

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Job Description:

STARTING DATE: Immediately.  Resumes accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.

 

The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring arborists, foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.

 

POSITION LOCATIONS: Mendocino County south to San Luis Obispo County, Kern County and San Diego County

 

DUTIES:  

• Work with major gas/electric utility system and address its forestry needs

• Inspect and assess the rights of way for vegetation requiring pruning or removal to avoid conflicts with overhead conductors

• Identify tree and brush control work and enter data into hand-held computer

• Notify landowners of impending compliance or reliability work

• Discuss and negotiate incompatible vegetation removals

• Assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions

• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to identify local tree species and knowledge of growth rates

• Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail

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

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

REQYUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science, plant science, landscape horticulture, geology, GIS, biology...or...?

OR

• Utility right of way vegetation management experience 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Pay rates based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, incentive programs, excellent benefits and F/T positions include option to buy Company stock after 1yr, access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses.

 

Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are employee owned and are Equal Opportunity Employers.

 

CONTACT:  Visit Davey’s website jobs.davey.com, indeed.com and ziprecruiter.com for additional job opportunities and company information.

 

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Contact Information

cortney means
6005 Capistrano Ave
STE A
Atascadero, California 93422, United States
Phone: 8054617500
Fax: NA
cortney.means@davey.com