Transmission Utility Forester
The Davey Tree Expert Company
**Company:** Davey Resource Group, Inc.
**Locations:** Hurricane, WV
**Additional Locations:** Hurricane
**Work Site:** On Site
**Req ID:** 220459
**Position Overview**
**Transmission Forestry Coordinator**
**POSITION LOCATION: Hurricane, WV and surrounding areas**
**Payrate: $19-$26/hour, 40 hours a week**
Take ownership of your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation while growing your career in a dynamic industry! Davey Resource Group, Inc. has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in utility and environmental services.
**What you'll do:**
+ Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations.
+ Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to implement customized solutions.
+ Use GIS/GPS software to design vegetation management for transmission lines on a cyclical maintenance schedule.
+ Respond to work requests, questions, and resolve property owner refusals and complaints within the authority provided by the Utility.
+ Maintain a relationship with project managers of the utility company to fulfill their desired needs for customer reliability.
+ Perform field inspections of vegetation management work completed by tree crews and post-circuit inspections of rework to assure compliance.
+ Work in rural, often secluded areas of the right-of-way to fulfill mapping projects.
+ Participate within a strong safety culture by completing daily job briefings, assuring proper maintenance of vehicles and reporting to managers and close calls or safety observations/concerns.
+ Perform a combination of field work and office related duties including approving timesheets.
**What you'll need:**
+ Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
+ Ability to read and follow GIS data and maps; ability to work independently.
+ Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority.
+ Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Availability and desire to travel throughout the utility service area, occasional overnight travel required.
+ Valid Driver’s License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.
+ Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates.
+ Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.
+ Preferred: Utility Right of way vegetation experience, tree crew foreman experience or other related experience
+ Preferred: ISA certification, ISA Utility Specialist
**What we offer:**
+ The opportunity to work in America’s great outdoors with teammates that will support your professional growth and managers who empower.
+ Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers through the Davey Institute of Tree Science.
+ A company vehicle for commuting purposes & cell phone.
+ Competitive wages based on qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision & life insurance, available day 1.
+ Employee referral bonus program.
+ Scholarship program for employees and families.
+ Charitable matching gift program.
+ Discounted stock purchase options & 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
+ Paid time off and paid holidays.
**Additional Information:**
At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana included) and background check required.
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:** The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
**A** **CCOMODATIONS** : If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
**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.
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%
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