Outdoor Foreman: Tree Care Field Operations Lead

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health plan

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Discounted stock purchase

Career development program

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. seeks a dynamic general foreperson to lead outdoor crews in Fort Smith, AR. Your office is outdoors, and you will manage crew leaders, field personnel and equipment while planning and executing assigned work.

Responsibilities include organizing crews, following company policies, maintaining records, hiring and training staff in the territory, and promptly reporting incidents. This is an on-site role with up to 100% travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Ability to complete Electrical Hazard Awareness Program and OSHA training.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Required: valid driver's license.
• Preferred: CDL-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement.
• Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work.
• Preferred: pesticide licenses/certificates as required by state law.
• Preferred: ISA/Certified Arborist, ISA/Certified Tree Worker, and/or TCIA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise crew leaders, field personnel and equipment; plan and execute assigned work.
• Organize crews and equipment to perform work efficiently.
• Maintain records of required work and ensure compliance with policies.
• Oversee hiring and training of Davey employees in territory.
• Investigate accidents and report to management.
• Daily work varies with needs and site conditions.

Skills

Outdoors passion

Valid driver's license

EH&S training

First Aid/CPR

Defensive driving

CDL preferred

Tree work experience

Pesticide licenses (state)

ISA/TCIA certifications

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. seeks a dynamic general foreperson to lead outdoor crews in Fort Smith, AR. Your office is outdoors, and you will manage crew leaders, field personnel and equipment while planning and executing assigned work.

Responsibilities include organizing crews, following company policies, maintaining records, hiring and training staff in the territory, and promptly reporting incidents. This is an on-site role with up to 100% travel expectations.