Lead Utility Line Clearance Foreman (CDL-Certified)

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking an experienced Line Clearance Foreman to lead a 2-5 person crew in Northwestern Ohio, from Findlay to Bowling Green, performing pruning and removal work for major electric utilities.

You will mentor crew members, ensure safety, operate tools and equipment, and maintain job sites. A valid driver's license is required; CDL and/or climbing experience preferred. Full-time, on-site position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Must complete the Davey Tree Orientation Program on hire.
• Complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course on hire.
• Requires valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: CDL-Class A or B with Air Brake Endorsement or willingness to obtain.
• Requires: line clearance experience or related tree work.
• 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.
• Remove broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects.
• Apply tree identification knowledge and pruning guidelines.
• Perform job-site inspections with planning and safe execution of tasks.
• Maintain, prepare and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, etc.).
• Mentor and train new employees.

Skills

Outdoors

Mentoring

Team leadership

Tools

CDL Class A/B

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking an experienced Line Clearance Foreman to lead a 2-5 person crew in Northwestern Ohio, from Findlay to Bowling Green, performing pruning and removal work for major electric utilities.

You will mentor crew members, ensure safety, operate tools and equipment, and maintain job sites. A valid driver's license is required; CDL and/or climbing experience preferred. Full-time, on-site position with competitive hourly pay.