The Davey Tree Expert Company · 1 day ago
Transmission Utility Forester
Hurricane, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$19/hr - $26/hrThe Davey Tree Expert Company is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries. The Transmission Utility Forester will be responsible for identifying tree and brush control work, coordinating with project managers, and performing field inspections to ensure compliance with vegetation management for transmission lines.
ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
ISA certification, ISA Utility Specialist
Benefits
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.
Company
The Davey Tree Expert Company
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental solutions for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners across North America.
Founded in 1880
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joe Paul
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Pat Covey
President and COO - US Operations
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