Pole Inspection Foreman — Travel Leader for Midwest

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership program

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

PTO and paid holidays

Education scholarships

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a Pole Inspection and Treatment Foreman to lead field crews through utility pole inspections and restoration projects. Expect extensive travel, on-site work, and hands-on supervision of safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities include resource allocation, daily field tasks, and mentoring team members. Proficiency with field tech and GIS tools is required, along with a valid driver's license and willingness to travel 75–100%.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited supervision.
• Lead, motivate, influence, and direct team members; focus on continuous improvement.
• Analyze problems, identify solutions, anticipate outcomes, allocate resources.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure and pole inspection/restoration practices.
• Ability to train and mentor others in field operations.
• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR; pass safety course.
• Willingness to obtain pesticide license if required.
• Strong communication in English; comfortable with public interaction.
• Experience using Google Workspace and field apps.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a working foreman, performing daily field tasks with crew.
• Lead inspections, restoration, and field operations on utility poles.
• Ensure safety, quality, production, and compliance standards.
• Supervise daily pole inspection and restoration tasks.
• Oversee scheduling and attendance of the team.
• Report progress and issues to Project Manager.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and feedback to team members.
• Lead safety investigations with the Safety Team and document findings.
• Conduct daily safety and quality inspections for regulatory compliance.
• Assist in hiring and training of new employees.
• Operate company vehicles; maintain equipment and records.
• Use GPS, GIS, and mobile devices for field documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

GPS/GIS usage

Google Workspace

Tools

GIS software

GPS

iPads

Cameras

Vehicle GPS apps

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a Pole Inspection and Treatment Foreman to lead field crews through utility pole inspections and restoration projects. Expect extensive travel, on-site work, and hands-on supervision of safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities include resource allocation, daily field tasks, and mentoring team members. Proficiency with field tech and GIS tools is required, along with a valid driver's license and willingness to travel 75–100%.