Lead Tree Crew Foreman – Utility Line Clearance

Davey Tree Expert Co; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Travel opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Equipment provided

Stock purchase options

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program for children

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Cypress, TX seeks a utility foreperson/foreman to lead a 2-5 person crew outdoors. You’ll prune and remove trees for major electric utilities, operate chainsaws, chippers, and lifts, mentor teammates, and grow with a company that values safety and service.

The role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus, dedicated training, and union-backed benefits including health insurance and pension. Travel up to 100% may be required based on projects.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors
• Complete Davey Tree Orientation Program upon hire
• Complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Line clearance experience or other related tree work
• Must know how to manually climb and have climbing experience
• Valid driver's license
• CDL preferred (Class A or B) if required by state
• Pesticide licenses/certificates preferred if state law requires

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-5 person tree crew in pruning and removal services for utilities.
• Pruning treetops and removing damaged trees by trimming or removal.
• Remove broken limbs from lines, roofs, and other objects.
• Apply tree identification knowledge and pruning guidelines.
• Perform job-site inspections with planning and execution of tasks.
• Maintain, prepare and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts.
• Mentor and train new employees.
• Growth opportunities depend on performance.

Skills

Line clearance

Climbing experience

Driver's license

CDL A/B

Pesticide licenses

Orientation program

First Aid/CPR

Defensive driving

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Cypress, TX seeks a utility foreperson/foreman to lead a 2-5 person crew outdoors. You’ll prune and remove trees for major electric utilities, operate chainsaws, chippers, and lifts, mentor teammates, and grow with a company that values safety and service.

The role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus, dedicated training, and union-backed benefits including health insurance and pension. Travel up to 100% may be required based on projects.