Line Clearance Foreman — CDL & Team Leader for Utilities

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k match

Stock purchase plan

Holidays & PTO

Scholarships

Employee discounts

Job summary

Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, seeks an experienced Line Clearance Crew Foreman/Foreperson to lead a 2–5 person crew in the Springfield, Ohio region. You will supervise pruning and removal work for major electric utility providers, ensuring safety and efficiency on every job.

Preferred: CDL holder and/or climbing experience; valid driver’s license; willingness to obtain Class A/B. On-site work with mentoring of new employees.

Qualifications

• Must have line clearance experience or other related tree work.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• CDL Class A or B preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Love of the outdoors and safety-focused mindset.
• Complete Davey Tree Orientation and First Aid/CPR on hire.
• ISA/TCIA certifications preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-5 person crew in pruning and removal for utilities.
• Prune treetops and remove damaged limbs as needed.
• Remove broken limbs from lines, roofs and other objects.
• Inspect job-sites with planning and safe execution of tasks.
• Maintain and operate chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and equipment.
• Mentor and train new employees.

Skills

Line clearance experience

CDL holder

Climbing experience

Job description

Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, seeks an experienced Line Clearance Crew Foreman/Foreperson to lead a 2–5 person crew in the Springfield, Ohio region. You will supervise pruning and removal work for major electric utility providers, ensuring safety and efficiency on every job.

Preferred: CDL holder and/or climbing experience; valid driver’s license; willingness to obtain Class A/B. On-site work with mentoring of new employees.