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| 03-03-2010 | ||
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| Company: | The Davey Tree Expert Company | |
| Job Title: | Utility Forester | |
| Job Type: | Employee | |
| Job Status: | Full-Time | |
| Job Category: | Utility Forester | |
| Description: | Position: UTILITY FORESTER—DeKalb, IL Starting Date: Immediately. Applications accepted until suitable candidate is selected. DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a Division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, has opportunities in the field of Utility Forestry, as a UTILITY FORESTER, for major electric utility provider. Davey is a leader in the tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada POSITION AVAILABLE: DeKalb, IL DUTIES: Inspect utility right-of-ways and access to Right-of-Way (ROW) areas, for compliance with federal and 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Two-Year degree REQUIRED in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline. Working knowledge of computers and GIS systems. Ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle. Ability to identify local tree species and knowledge of growth rates. Excellent communication skills and ability to work during inclement weather. Ability to work independently. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist, State Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s Licence preferred. Knowledge and experience in ROW vegetation management, electric utilities, telecommunications and/or pesticide experience preferred. Ability to read and follow maps and use GPS/GIS database systems preferred. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full time position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages and excellent benefits. Full-time position includes option to buy company stock after one year. Davey employees have access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Davey Tree Expert Company is employee owned. Contact--Send Resume and Cover to: (in Word format please) Rob Kaiser – DeKalb, IL (please reference location in email) Email: Robert.Kaiser@davey.com Visit Davey Website: http://www.davey.com/drg for more job opportunities and company information |
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| Experience: | 1-2 yrs | |
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| Address: | DeKalb, Illinois | |
| City: | DeKalb | |
| State: | Illinois | |
| Zip: | 60115 | |
| Country: | United States of America | |
| Job Contact: | ||
| Name: | Rob Kaiser | |
| Email: | Robert.Kaiser@davey.com | |
| Phone: | n/a | |
| Fax: | n/a | |