Transmission Utility Forester

Position Overview Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc. Location: San Angelo, TX Type: Full-Time, Monday thru Friday, weekday overnight travel required. Position: Transmission Consulting Utility Forester Job Duties Work with major gas/electric utility systems and address forestry needs. Inspect transmission utility rights-of-way 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 terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions. Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews. Up to 70% weekday overnight travel required. Other related duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment. Organizational, 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 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 ability to sit for the exam within the first 12 months of hiring. What We Offer $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 Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 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. Employment Type: Permanent. Travel Expectations: Up to 50%. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Davey Tree Expert Company