Pole Restoration Foreman – Field Team Lead

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Education scholarship

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a UAM Reliability Services Foreperson to lead field crews in pole inspection and restoration projects. You will ensure safety, quality, and compliance while guiding daily activities and mentoring teammates.

You will manage resources, coordinate travel, and partner with safety teams to uphold project standards in a field environment across multiple sites. Strong leadership and GIS data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work with limited direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence, and direct team members.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, anticipate consequences, and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure such as electric hazard or equipment identification.
• Proficiency in pole inspection and restoration.
• Experience adhering to best practices for utility poles and related infrastructure.
• Ability to work independently in a field setting.
• Valid driver's license with clean MVR; must pass safety course.
• Ability to use electronic field tools (iPads, cameras, GIS).
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions safely.
• English language proficiency.
• Experience with Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew to meet safety, quality, production, and compliance metrics.
• Mentor team members and drive performance improvements.
• Coordinate safety programs, risk management, and client requirements.
• Oversee daily pole inspections and reliability tasks for efficiency and safety.
• Communicate progress, issues, and needs to Project Manager.
• Arrange travel accommodations for crew and conduct safety meetings.
• Perform QC inspections to ensure project specifications are met.
• Operate company vehicle and manage field data collection.
• Travel extensively (75–100%) as required by projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Field independence

English proficiency

Tools

Google Workspace

GIS software

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a UAM Reliability Services Foreperson to lead field crews in pole inspection and restoration projects. You will ensure safety, quality, and compliance while guiding daily activities and mentoring teammates.

You will manage resources, coordinate travel, and partner with safety teams to uphold project standards in a field environment across multiple sites. Strong leadership and GIS data skills are essential.