Bucket Truck Foreman - Lead Tree Crew for Utilities

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Travel opportunities

Overtime opportunities

All job equipment provided

Employee stock purchase program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a foreperson/foreman to lead a utility line clearance team outdoors in Cypress, TX. The role involves directing a 2-5 person crew on pruning and removal for electric utilities, while ensuring safety and efficiency on every job.

You will supervise equipment use, perform site planning, and mentor new hires. The position offers travel potential and advancement within a growing, employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Requires line clearance experience or related tree work.
• Bucket Truck Operator experience is required.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: pesticide licenses/certificates as required by state law.
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-5 person tree crew in pruning and removal for major electric utilities.
• Prune treetops and remove damaged trees as needed.
• Remove broken limbs from utilities lines, roofs and other objects.
• Perform job-site inspections with proper planning and execution.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Mentor and train new employees.
• Grow career growth depending on performance.

Skills

Line clearance experience

Bucket Truck Operator

Valid driver's license

Pesticide licenses/certificates

ISA Arborist certification

Safety-conscious

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a foreperson/foreman to lead a utility line clearance team outdoors in Cypress, TX. The role involves directing a 2-5 person crew on pruning and removal for electric utilities, while ensuring safety and efficiency on every job.

You will supervise equipment use, perform site planning, and mentor new hires. The position offers travel potential and advancement within a growing, employee-owned company.