Pole Inspection Foreman – Travel-Heavy Field Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Pole Inspection and Treatment Foreman to lead field crews across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and other Central U.S. states. This hands‑on role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely completion of utility pole projects.

You will travel extensively, supervise daily field tasks, mentor crew members, and coordinate with project leadership to meet deadlines and standards. Strong communication and field tech use are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited supervision.
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Responsibilities

• Serve as a working foreman, participating in daily field tasks.
• Lead inspections, restoration, and field operations.
• Ensure safety, quality, production, and compliance.
• Supervise daily pole inspection and restoration tasks.
• Oversee scheduling and attendance.
• Communicate progress and issues to the Project Manager.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and feedback.
• Lead safety initiatives with the Safety Team.
• Conduct daily safety & quality inspections.
• Assist in hiring & training.
• Operate vehicles and maintain equipment.
• Use GPS/GIS for field documentation.
• Perform field tasks including inspections and restoration.
• Travel extensively (75–100%).
• Respond to emergencies per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Prioritization

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Field operations

Problem solving

Communication

GPS/GIS use

Public interactions

Education

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide license (where required)

Experience with utility poles

English proficiency

Tools

Google Workspace

iPads

GIS software

Cameras

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Pole Inspection and Treatment Foreman to lead field crews across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and other Central U.S. states. This hands‑on role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely completion of utility pole projects.

You will travel extensively, supervise daily field tasks, mentor crew members, and coordinate with project leadership to meet deadlines and standards. Strong communication and field tech use are essential.