Lead Utility Line Clearance Foreman

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program for children of 1

Charitable matching gift program

Stock purchase options

Job summary

The Davey Tree Surgery Company in Nashville, TN is seeking a Foreman/Foreperson for Utility Line Clearance. CDL Class A or B preferred, with a strong background in supervising crews and performing tree trimming for major electric utility providers.

You will direct crews, manage equipment, and ensure safety in pruning treetops, trimming or removing damaged trees, and removing limbs from wires or roofs. CDL and licensing requirements may apply depending on state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license preferred.
• Pesticide license, if required by state law
• Herbicide license a plus
• Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines
• ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain
• Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides crew supervision and line clearing and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers
• Services provided include pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, and other objects
• Directs crew members and equipment as well as planning and executing the assigned work and tasks
• Responsible to supervise and assist in the proper maintenance, preparation and operation of all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts
• Operates as part of a crew with supporting Groundmen and Trimmer/Climber
• Ability to perform all above mentioned functions

Skills

Crew supervision

Tree trimming

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Pesticide license

Herbicide license

Line clearance certification

ISA Certified Tree Worker

Electric utility tree trimming experience

Job description

The Davey Tree Surgery Company in Nashville, TN is seeking a Foreman/Foreperson for Utility Line Clearance. CDL Class A or B preferred, with a strong background in supervising crews and performing tree trimming for major electric utility providers.

You will direct crews, manage equipment, and ensure safety in pruning treetops, trimming or removing damaged trees, and removing limbs from wires or roofs. CDL and licensing requirements may apply depending on state regulations.