Pole Inspection Foreman | Field Leader (Travel 75–100%)

Davey Tree Expert Co.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a Pole Inspection and Treatment Foreman to lead field crews across Wisconsin, Minnesota and other Central U.S. sites. The role is a working foreman position with 75–100% travel, focusing on utility pole inspections, restoration, and field operations using GPS, GIS, and mobile devices.

The candidate will ensure safety, quality, and compliance while mentoring crew members and coordinating schedules. Company benefits accompany a supportive, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean MVR; pass Davey Driver’s Safety Course.
• Ability to obtain pesticide license where required by state law.
• Experience in pole inspection and restoration; familiarity with GIS/GPS tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as working foreman, performing daily field tasks with crew.
• Lead inspections, restoration work, and field operations to meet safety and quality standards.
• Oversee team scheduling and attendance and report progress to Project Manager.
• Provide on-the-job training and feedback to team members.
• Lead safety initiatives and coordinate with Safety Team on investigations.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Field operations

Problem solving

Effective communication

Tools

GPS

GIS software

iPads

Google Workspace

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a Pole Inspection and Treatment Foreman to lead field crews across Wisconsin, Minnesota and other Central U.S. sites. The role is a working foreman position with 75–100% travel, focusing on utility pole inspections, restoration, and field operations using GPS, GIS, and mobile devices.

The candidate will ensure safety, quality, and compliance while mentoring crew members and coordinating schedules. Company benefits accompany a supportive, employee-owned culture.