Consulting Utility Forester

Position Overview

Position:
Vegetation Management Planner (Entry Level)

Location:

TBD in Kentucky (Cumberland and surrounding areas)

Start Date:

January/February 2026
Pay: $21–$27 per hour, 40 hours/week
Travel:
Up to 25% within the state of Kentucky

• Contribute to vegetation management planning and analysis.
• Use innovative technologies to support utility providers in maintaining power reliability.
• Inspect and assess vegetation along right‑of‑ways for compliance with safety standards.
• Recommend tree and brush control actions and protection zones.
• Collect data using hand‑held computers, assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions, and support Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planners, and Vegetation Crews to create customized solutions.

• Love of the outdoors and ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Ability to read GIS data and maps; work independently.
• Leadership experience preferred; strong desire for career growth.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to travel within the utility service area.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; ability to operate a 4×4 vehicle.
• Knowledge of local tree species and growth rates.
• Organizational skills; computer proficiency (file creation, manipulation, sharing).
• Preferred
  :
  Utility right‑of‑way vegetation experience or tree crew foreman experience.
• Preferred
  : ISA certification or ISA Utility Specialist designation.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job‑specific equipment and safety gear.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee‑owned company with discounted stock purchase options.
• Group health plan.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Career development program with industry experts.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Pre‑employment drug screening (including marijuana) and background check required.

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

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.