Herbicide Applicator - Los Angeles

Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic UVM Technician to our passionate team of environmental professionals.  

Job Duties

The Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) Technician will inspect distribution utility right-of-ways and access to Right-of-Way (ROW) areas, 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. Audit work completed by contractors. Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues. Special projects as assigned. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and storms as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

 An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Professional or Collegiate Practical Tree Work Experience (including Collegiate Climbing Classes, Forestry Club Operations, Production Climber, Groundsman, or Lift Operator, etc).
• Proficiency with local Tree Identification and Tree Physiology. ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain in 6-12 months. Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Current Driver’s License and Driving Record in good standing.
• Proficient working knowledge of computers. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview

POSITION: Utility Herbicide Applicator 

TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION LOCATIONS: Southern California Including: Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino Counties, as well as Eastern California Including Tulare, Inyo, and Mono Counties

 

At Davey Resource Group, Inc., a Davey 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. 

 

UTILITY HERBICIDE APPLICATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Perform vegetation removal and herbicide treatment activities for transmission Rights of Way (ROW) and access roads

• Adhere to all federal, state and safety best management practices for vegetation management adjacent to energized facilities

• Transport, mix and apply herbicide mix(es) in accordance to each product’s label

• Daily record keeping for location, acreage, amount of product used and wind speed

• Safely operate 4x4 vehicle with trailer, UTV / Side by Side (Polaris Ranger or equivalent)

• 25% overnight travel required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Current pesticide applicator’s license issued by the State of California or ability to acquire applicators license within three months.

• Preferred one year experience working around high voltage electrical