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| Job Description |
Position: UTILITY FORESTER
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 a UTILITY FORESTER/ ARBORIST for major electric utility provider. Davey is a leader in the tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada
POSITION AVAILABLE: CHICAGO, IL
DUTIES: Inspect utility right-of-ways for compliance with state clearance standards; Identify needed tree and brush control work and provide info to line-clearance crews; Document work using hand-held computer; Notify property owners of pending work on their property; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; and Special projects as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS: Two or Four year degree REQUIRED in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline; One year Electrical Transmission/Distribution experience. Ability to identify local tree species and knowledge of growth rates; ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist and Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s Licence a plus. Excellent communication skills; 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. Right-of-Way Vegetation, Electric utility, telecommunications or horticulture experience are major pluses. Ability to travel for short-term projects is highly desirable. Davey will provide complete training of specific task needs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full time positions. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time positions include option to buy Company stock after 1 yr; Access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security # Verification 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: (in Word format please)
Rob Kaiser – (please reference Chicago, IL)
Email: Robert.Kaiser@davey.com
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