Transmission Consulting Utility Forester (Longview, TX, US, 75602) - Full-time

pbCompany:/b Davey Resource Group, Inc.  br bLocations:/b Longview, TX  br bAdditional Locations:/b Longview, TX; Shreveport, LA br bWork Site:/b On Site   br bReq ID:/b 213971 /p divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bDavey Resource Group/b/H2 /divdivpDavey 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./p p /p pDo you want a career working outdoors? brDo you care about sustainability? brDo you want a career with stability and growth opportunities?/p p /p pThe 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. /p/div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bResponsibilities/b/H2 /divdivul liWork with major gas / electric utility system and address its forestry needs/li liInspect transmission utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations/li liCollect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation/li liCommunicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property/li liAssess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions/li liCoordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews/li liMinimal weekday, overnight travel required (up to 15%)/li liOther related duties as assigned/li /ul/div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bDesired Qualifications/b/H2 /divdivul liEmbraces an outdoor and independent work environment/li liOrganizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail/li liThrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented/li liPossess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates/li liGreat communicator and team player/li /ul/div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bRequired Qualifications/b/H2 /divdivul liClean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle/li liAbility to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather/li liTwo or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline span style="text-decoration:underline"strongOR/strong/span/li liMinimum of 1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional)/li liInternational Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist span style="text-decoration:underline"strongOR/strong/span has ability to sit for the exam within the first 12 months of hiring/li /ul/div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bWhat We Offer/b/H2 /divdivpWe 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./p ul li$20 - 26 per hour (dependent on experience, certifications and education)/li liGroup health plans/li liShort-term and long-term disability insurance/li liLife insurance/li liPaid parental leave/li li401k with up to a 4% company match/li liEmployee Stock Purchase Plan:  Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount/li liHolidays and paid time off/li liPayroll savings plan/li liCharitable matching gift program/li liEmployee referral bonus program/li liEmployee Educational Scholarship/li liDavey Family Scholarship/li li20% discount on all Davey services/li liCell phone discounts/li liVehicle purchase discount program/li liPlus, so much more!/li /ul p /p pstrongADDITIONAL INFORMATION:/strong 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 Social Security Number verification required./p p /p pstrongEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:/strong 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./p p /p pstrongACCOMODATIONS:/strong 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./p p /p pstrongCONTACT:/strong Visit jobs.davey.com for additional job opportunities and company information./p/div/div/divpThe 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./p pDavey 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./p pbAccommodations:/b 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./p pbIf you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at/b a href="mailto:Recruiting@davey.com"Recruiting@davey.com/a./p pbEmployment Type:/b Permanent br bJob Type:/b Full Time br bTravel Expectations:/b Up to 25%/p