Lead Utility Tree Crew Foreman

Davey Tree Expert Co; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Travel opportunities

Overtime work

Tools and safety gear provided

Employee-owned company with stock

Employee referral bonus program

Scholarship program for children of员工

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a utility foreman/foreman to lead a 2-5 person tree crew in Cypress, TX, performing pruning and removal for major electric utilities. The office is outdoors and travel up to 100% may be required.

You will mentor crew, operate chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts, and ensure safe, skillful work. A valid driver's license and climbing experience are essential; CDL and pesticide licenses are a plus.

Qualifications

• Line clearance experience or other related treework.
• Must know how to manually climb and have climbing experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B preferred.
• Pesticide licenses/certificates preferred if required by state law.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Line clearance experience

Manual climbing

Valid driver’s license

Commercial driver’s license

Pesticide licenses

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a utility foreman/foreman to lead a 2-5 person tree crew in Cypress, TX, performing pruning and removal for major electric utilities. The office is outdoors and travel up to 100% may be required.

You will mentor crew, operate chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts, and ensure safe, skillful work. A valid driver's license and climbing experience are essential; CDL and pesticide licenses are a plus.