JOB DETAILS

Consulting Utility Forester - San Diego, CA

Additional Locations: San Diego, CA

Primary Locations: CA, San Diego, 3665 Ruffin Road, Suite 308, 92123

Requisition ID: 193557

Davey Resource Group

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert Company. 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?

The 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.

Responsibilities

Work with major electric/gas 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
Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions
Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews

Desired 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
Ability to become an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist within 18 months

Required Qualifications

Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads AND
Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline OR
Has more than 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.

$23 - 31.25 per hour (dependent on experience and professional 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 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.

ACCOMODATIONS: 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: Email resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Visit jobs.davey.com for additional job opportunities and company information.

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.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected].

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

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