Herbicide ApplicatorThe Davey Tree Expert Company • Redding, CA, US

Herbicide Applicator

The Davey Tree Expert Company • Redding, CA, US

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Utility Herbicide Applicator

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
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 work week 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 : 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

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

$28 - $31 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.

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.

ACCOMODATIONS : 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.

CONTACT : Visit jobs.davey.com for additional job opportunities and company information.

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Herbicide Applicator • Redding, CA, US

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