UTILITY FORESTERS

Position: UTILITY FORESTERS

Starting Date:  Immediately.

  Applications accepted until suitable candidates are selected.

 

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a Division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, has opportunities in the field of Utility Forestry, as UTILITY FORESTER / ARBORIST for major New Jersey region electric utility provider. Davey is a leader in the tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada. 

 

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:  TRENTON & WEST CENTRAL NEW JERSEY

PHILADELPHIA, PA  AREA

 

 

DUTIES:  Inspecting utility right-of-ways for compliance with state required clearance standards; Identifying needed tree and brush control work and providing information needed by line-clearance crews to complete work; Notifying property owners of pending tree work on their property; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues;  Ability to work independent; and Special projects as assigned.
 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

2 or 4 Yr.Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline;  Ability to identify local tree species and knowledge of growth rates; Excellent communication skills for interaction with clients, co-workers, and property owners; Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather; Working knowledge of computers and GPS experience preferred; Ability to read and follow maps; Ability to work independently; Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.  Davey will provide complete training of specific task needs for the position.  Experience in electric utility, telecommunications or horticulture/green industries very valuable, but not required.  

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Full time salaried positions.  Salary based on qualifications and experience.  Company vehicle for work and commute purposes.  DRG offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and F/T positions include option to buy Company stock after 1 yr; Access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Davey is Employee Owned.

 

Contact--Send Resume and Cover to: Refer to  NJ-DE Forester Positions 

Bob Hoover:  bhoover@davey.com   267-772-9495

   Davey Resource Group   or Fax to:  330-673-5685

   

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