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The Davey Tree Expert Company

Utility Herbicide Applicator

The Davey Tree Expert Company, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Job Description Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Additional Locations: Phoenix, AZ

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 218548

Davey Resource Group

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the employee owned Davey Tree Expert Company. Our job is to help our clients provide a safe and reliable power source through proper vegetation management practices.

Do you want a career working outdoors?

Do you care about sustainability?

Do you want a career with stability and growth opportunities?

The Davey Resource Group (DRG) is currently hiring certified arborists, professional foresters, horticulturalists, natural resource specialists, environmental scientists, GIS technicians, and plant and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.

Responsibilities

Perform vegetation removal and herbicide treatment activities in Electrical Substations, Transmission Rights of Way (ROW) and access roads

Track work activity on tablet utilizing Davey’s Resourcekeeper software

Adhere to all federal, state and safety best management practices for vegetation management adjacent to energized facilities

Transport, mix and apply herbicide mix(es) in accordance to each product’s label

Daily record keeping for location, acreage, amount of product used and wind speed

Safely operate 4x4 vehicle with trailer, UTV / Side by Side (Polaris Ranger or equivalent)

80% overnight work week travel required (GSA meal & lodging rates)

Desired Qualifications

Current pesticide applicator’s license issued by the State of California or ability to acquire applicators license within three months

PREFERRED: CA Qualified Applicator License

PREFERRED: One year experience working around high voltage electrical utility power systems

One year experience in herbicide applications or weed control and vegetation removal

Ability to identify various biological communities within California

Knowledge of safety requirements regarding herbicide application / vegetation removal practices around substations, communication sites, utility Right of Way and near high voltage equipment

Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding chemical applications

Knowledge of applicable OSHA vegetation safety standards, FAC-003 requirements, FERC / NERC Standards and requirements as they relate to the transmission utility industry

What We Offer

$23 - $30 per hour (dependent on experience, certifications and education)

Group health plans

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with up to a 4% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan : Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gift program

Employee referral bonus program

Employee Educational Scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

20% discount on all Davey services

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle purchase discount program

Plus, so much more!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 75%

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ACCOMMODATIONS: If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

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