Job Description
Additional Locations: Sonoma, CA
Primary Locations: CA, Martinez, 821 Main St, 94553
Requisition ID: 174360
Position Overview
Do you want a career working outdoors? DRG Pacific Services, LLC is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, landscape, nursery, tree care and parks and recreation professionals, plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.
Job Duties
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with major gas/electric utility system and address its forestry needs
- Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations
- Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation
- Communicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property
- Assess all-terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions
- Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews
Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment
- Thrives on adaptation, continual learning, and training and is detail-oriented
- Possess knowledge of local tree species and species-specific growth rates
- Has ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather
- Is a great communicator and team player
- Has the ability to become an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist within 18 months
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two or four-year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science, or a related discipline, or has more than 1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional)
- Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads
Additional Information
WHAT WE OFFER:
- $50 a day per diem
- Company Vehicle/Fuel Card
- Company Phone
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided
- Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
- Employee Scholarship for AS degree in Environmental Management
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
- Charitable matching gift program
- Company-paid professional certifications and continuing education
Company Overview
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DRG offers competitive wages based on qualifications and experience. Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required.
Divisional Overview
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law.
If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 50%
Sector
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The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a North American leader in the Urban Forestry, Tree Care, Utility Line Clearing, Grounds Management and Natural Resources Consulting industries, with operations throughout the United States and Canada. The Davey Resource Group provides consulting, system & environmental assessments, and data management resources to utility, municipal and private customers. Career Opportunities exist in multiple segments, with positions from entry-level, non-degreed to experienced with degree.
Davey Tree is Employee Owned, an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering excellent compensation, full benefit programs & 401K, and ability to buy company stock. Visit WWW.DAVEY.COM to learn more about Davey Tree.
