Transmission Utility Forester | Wisconsin

Additional Locations: South East, WI

Primary Locations: WI, Madison, 301 S Bedford Suite 1, 53703, WI, New Berlin, 2180 S. Danny Rd., 53146 

Requisition ID: 193139

Position Overview

POSITION LOCATION: Throughout South Eastern Wisconsin 

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:

• 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.

• Administer required guidance to contracted tree companies as it relates to implementing vegetation management specifications.

• Perform field inspections of vegetation management work completed by tree crews and post-circuit inspections of rework to assure compliance.

• Perform tree-related outage investigations for storm response.

• 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 any close calls or safety observations/concerns.

What you'll need:

• Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.

• Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates.

• 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.

• Valid Driver’s License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.

• Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.

• Preferred: Working knowledge of overhead construction types, able to identify basic equipment and have general understanding and knowledge of the operation of transmission and distribution facilities.

• Preferred: Two or Four-year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline.

• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and/or Herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Utility Specialist®, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Utility Right-of-Way Vegetation experience.

What you'll get:

• 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.

• 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.

Who we are:

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