**Position Overview** We are currently looking to add a dynamic UVM Technician to our passionate team of environmental professionals. **Job Duties** The Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) Technician will inspect distribution utility right-of-ways and access to Right-of-Way (ROW) areas, for compliance with 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. **Qualifications** **Education and Qualifications:** An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. + Professional or Collegiate Practical Tree Work Experience (including Collegiate Climbing Classes, Forestry Club Operations, Production Climber, Groundsman, or Lift Operator, etc). + Proficiency with local Tree Identification and Tree Physiology. ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain in 6-12 months. Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License. + Current Driver’s License and Driving Record in good standing. + Proficient working knowledge of computers. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint. **Additional Information** **What We Offer:*** + Paid time off and paid holidays. + Opportunities for advancement. + All job specific equipment and safety gear provided. + 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match. + Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options. + Group Health Plan. + Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend. + Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas. + Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers. + The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees. + Charitable matching gift program. *All listed benefits available to eligible employees. **Company Overview** DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. **Divisional Overview** **POSITION: Utility Herbicide Applicator** **TYPE: Full-Time** **POSITION LOCATIONS: Southern California Including: Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino Counties, as well as Eastern California Including Tulare, Inyo, and Mono Counties** **At Davey Resource Group, Inc., a Davey 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.** **UTILITY HERBICIDE APPLICATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:** + **Perform vegetation removal and herbicide treatment activities for transmission Rights of Way (ROW) and access roads** + **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)** + **25% overnight travel required.** **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + **Current pesticide applicator’s license issued by the State of California or ability to acquire applicators license within three months.** + **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.** + **Ability to receive California Qualified Applicators License in 6 months** **WHAT WE OFFER:** + **$23-28 per hour (Dependent on experience and professional certifications)** + **Company Vehicle and Fuel Card** + **Company Cell Phone** + **Paid time off and paid holidays** + **Opportunities for advancement** + **All job specific equipment and safety gear provided** + **Opportunities to work on a variety of projects in various locations** + **401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match** + **Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options** + **Group Health Plan** + **Employee referral bonus program** + **The Davey Institute provides personal and professional development opportunities** + **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** **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. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are Equal Opportunity Employers.**