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The Davey Tree Expert Company

Consulting Utility Forester

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What they do

A Forester manages large tracts of tree covered land, or manages trees in an urban setting. Directs tree harvests and plantings, develops plans for regenerating or protecting forest land, educates teachers and students about forest conservation. May inventory and appraise timber for sale by forest owners.

$60,056 / year median in Texas

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Company:
  • Davey Resource Group, Inc.
  • Locations:
  • Texarkana, TX, Texarkana, AR
  • Additional Locations:
  • Texarkana area
  • Work Site:
  • On Site
  • Req ID:
  • 226334
  • Position Overview
  • POSITION
  • Consulting Utility Forester
  • TYPE:
  • Full-Time, Hourly, Monday - Friday, some weekday overnight travel
  • POSITION LOCATION
  • Texarkana, TX / AR Varied positions available based on education and experience please see required qualifications below.
  • Davey Resource Group,
  • a Davey company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
Our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices. Do you want a career working outdoors? Do you care about sustainability? Do you want a career with stability and growth opportunities? Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, GIS technicians, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.
  • Job Duties
  • + Work with major gas / electric utility system and address its forestry needs + Inspect utility rights of ways 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 + Work with tree crews to ensure understanding and adherence to work prescriptions + Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions + Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews •Qualifications•+ Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment + Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented + Possess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates + Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather + Great communicator and team player + Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline + Clean DMV driving record + Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads + Ability to travel overnight when necessary + Minimum of 1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional) •What we offer:•We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
+ $18 - 27 per hour (dependent on experience, education and certifications) + 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:
  • 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, sex, 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.
  • CONTACT:
  • Visit jobs.davey.com for additional job opportunities and company information.
  • 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 50%