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Requisition Number: 44064    Company Name: DRG Inc   Service Line: 1UVM - DRG Utility Vegetation Management   Employment Type: Regular   Job Type: Full Time   Education Level Required: Associates   Work Experience Required: 1 - 2 years   Travel Expectations: Up to 50%     POSITION:        Natural Resource Management Forester STARTING DATE:        Immediately.  Resumes accepted until a suitable candidate is selected. The Davey Resource Group (DRG), a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is currently hiring arborists, foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce. POSITION LOCATIONS: Santa Cruz, Monterey, Salinas, California DUTIES:   * Work with major gas/electric utility system and address its forestry needs * Inspect and assess the rights of way for vegetation requiring pruning or removal to avoid conflicts with gas pipelines * Identify tree and brush control work and capture data with GIS-based program * Assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions * Provide on-site vegetation crew monitoring and safety tailboards * Coordinate with project managers, planners, vegetation crews, the client, traffic control, gas standby, etc. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  * Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, or related discipline * Utility right of way vegetation management experience preferred * International Society for Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook * Experience with GIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro, Adobe Acrobat, and cloud based drives * Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail * Ability to prepare and compile arborist reports * Flexible work schedule and willingness to travel * Interest in working overtime hours ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Pay rates based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, incentive programs, excellent benefits and F/T positions include option to buy Company stock after 1yr, access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses.  Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are employee owned and are Equal Opportunity Employers. CONTACT: Email resume and cover letter to hiring.drgwr@davey.com.  Visit Davey’s website for additional job opportunities and company information.     The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-800-445-8733 ext. 1108 or at ed.help@davey.com .

Requisition Number: 43793    Company Name: The Davey Tree Expert Company   Service Line: 1RES - Kent-Residential & Commercial Services   Employment Type: Regular   Job Type: Full Time   Education Level Required: High School Diploma / GED   Work Experience Required: 3 - 5 years   Travel Expectations: Up to 25%     The Davey Tree Expert Company has an opportunity  as a Climbing Arborist Foreman /Tree Crew Leader  in our Residential & Commercial Division ,  for the Santa Cruz, Soquel, CA. Davey Tree is a leader in the Residential-Commercial tree care, Utility Line Clearance and Forestry Consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada. SUMMARY : Position requires leading 3-5 person tree crews to complete tree pruning and tree removal.  Foreman are responsible for utilizing the Job Planning Toolkit to safely and efficiently complete work orders as assigned by management.  This includes performing pre-climb inspections of trees before work begins.  Foreman works directly with the District Manager to mentor and train new employees.    QUALIFICATIONS : Experience pruning to ANSI A300 standards. Comfortable climbing on Split Tail Double Rope Technique (DRT) system  Ability to set a tie-in-point utilizing Throwball and Throwline Proficiency tying Climbing Hitches, Termination Knots, & Rigging Knots Dedication to safe chainsaw operation and maintenance Prior experience with Sectional Tree Removal utilizing techniques to minimize Dynamic Loads Prior experience felling with open-faced notch, hinge wood, and back cut for directional control Valid Driver’s License  Strong leadership skills: crew management, mentoring and training   VALUABLE QUALIFICATIONS, BUT NOT REQUIRED:  CTW-Climber Specialist, Certified Arborist, and/or CTSP Class B CDL, California QAL Aerial Lift Experience Crane Experience Skid-steer\Mini Skid-steer experience     BENEFITS / WE OFFER:* Full time hourly position (compensation based on qualifications and experience) Potential for overtime Generous performance incentive plan Excellent benefits offered Medical, Dental, Vision plans Paid time off vacation, Holiday Pay,  Sick leave 401K retirement plan,  the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year Employee referral bonus program  All climbing gear and PPE provided Industry related training and special Davey training courses Reimbursement is available for industry related certifications  Management mentoring program available - Davey Institute of Tree Sciences ( D.I.T.S .)                     *for qualified employees   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Required: Pre-employment Drug Screen, E-verify Social Security Number verification, and criminal background check required. Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Davey Tree offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes option to buy company stock after one year. Access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses.   The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Tree Surgery are Equal Opportunity Employers. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-800-445-8733 ext. 1108 or at ed.help@davey.com . The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for  the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com   Requisition Number: 43793    Company Name: The Davey Tree Expert Company   Service Line: 1RES - Kent-Residential & Commercial Services   Employment Type: Regular   Job Type: Full Time   Education Level Required: High School Diploma / GED   Work Experience Required: 3 - 5 years   Travel Expectations: Up to 25%