Foreman (Silver City, NM, US, 88061)

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Employee referral bonus program

Scholarship program for children of employees

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Co. is seeking a Utility Foreperson to lead a tree crew in Silver City, NM. This role involves tree pruning and removal services, ensuring safety and skill execution of tasks.

Qualifications include two years of utility line clearance experience, a valid driver’s license, and certifications in tree care. Benefits include health insurance, a pension, and opportunities for overtime. Join a dynamic team at one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation!

Qualifications

• Experience in utility line clearance tree trimming is mandatory.
• Candidates must complete orientation, first aid, CPR, and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a tree crew in performing tree pruning and removal services.
• Inspect job sites and execute assigned tasks.
• Mentor and train new employees.

Skills

Leadership

Tree pruning and removal

Mentoring

Knowledge of tree identification guidelines

Education

Two years of experience in utility line clearance tree trimming

Valid driver’s license

Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.

Locations: Silver City, NM

Additional Locations: Silver City, NM

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 224107

Overview

Davey Tree Surgery, a Davey Company, is currently looking to add a dynamic utility foreperson/foreman to our passionate team of utility line clearance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a 2-5 person tree crew in performing all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers. Including but not limited to:
• Pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal
• Removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects
• Application of tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines
• Perform job-site inspections with proper planning and execution of assigned work and tasks
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
• Mentor and train new employees
• How high you grow depends on you!

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking:

• Love of the outdoors
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Required: two year’s experience in utility line clearance tree trimming
• Required: line clearance experience or other related tree work
• Required: Valid driver’s license
• Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B without air brake restriction
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®

Company Overview

What We Offer:

• Progressive advancement in job classification and wage
• Benefits through union agreement including health insurance and pension
• Opportunity to travel
• Opportunity for overtime work
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
• Employee referral bonus program
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• *All listed benefits available to eligible employees
• Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

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

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%