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The Davey Tree Expert Company Consulting Utility Forester | Mercer, PA in Youngstown, Ohio
Additional Locations:Mercer, PA Primary Locations:OH, Youngstown, 1221 North Meridian, 44509, PA, Gibsonia, 1023 Executive Drive, 15044 Requisition ID:194828 Position Overview POSITION LOCATION: MERCER, PA 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: Successfully contribute to all aspects of vegetation management planning and analysis. Utilize innovative technology and practices to help major electric utility providers deliver safe and reliable power and maintain national security. Perform property owner research and landowner notifications. Inspect and assess vegetation in right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans. Identify tree and brush control work and protection zone recommendations. Attend meetings and trainings as requested. Respond during storms as needed. Collect data and document work using hand-held computers; assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions, & support IVM projects. Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to create customized solutions. What you'll need: Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Forestry or related field experience. ISA Certified (or working towards becoming certified). State pesticide license (or working towards becoming certified). Basic knowledge of National Electrical Safety code, as well as relevant ANSI Standards Working knowledge of overhead construction types, and the ability to identify basic equipment. Ability to work safely and follow the FirstEnergy's Accident Prevention Handbook. Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather. 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. Able to effectively handle conflict. 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. Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates. Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing. What we offer: 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: The Davey Resource Group, Inc. is focused and relentless in our pursuit to help our utility clients deliver safe and reliable power to their customers and maintain national security. We are results-driven by our great people and the technology at our fingertips. People who love being the best and bei