Transmission Utility Forester

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.  
Locations: Hurricane, WV  
Additional Locations: Hurricane 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 220459 

Position Overview

Transmission Forestry Coordinator 

POSITION LOCATION: Hurricane, WV and surrounding areas

Payrate: $19-$26/hour, 40 hours a week

Take ownership of your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation while growing your career in a dynamic industry! Davey Resource Group, Inc. has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in utility and environmental services.

What you'll do:

• 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.

What you'll need:

• 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

• Preferred: ISA certification, ISA Utility Specialist

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work in America’s great outdoors with teammates that will support your professional growth and managers who empower.

• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers through the Davey Institute of Tree Science.

• A company vehicle for commuting purposes & cell phone.

• 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.

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 (marijuana included) and background check required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applica