Pole Restoration & Reliability Field Lead

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a UAM Reliability Services Foreperson to lead a field crew in pole inspection and restoration projects. You will allocate resources, ensure safety, quality, and on-time performance while traveling 75–100% to project sites.

You will train teammates, communicate progress to the Project Manager, and uphold company safety standards in a dynamic field environment. Prior leadership experience and familiarity with GIS tools and field devices are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and develop a field crew under limited supervision.
• Proven ability to train and mentor team members.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure and pole inspection.
• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR; able to pass safety course.
• Experience using GPS, GIS, iPads, cameras in the field.
• Willingness to travel 75–100%.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew to meet safety, quality, production, and compliance metrics.
• Oversee team performance, development, and safety.
• Plan resources to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate progress and needs to Project Manager.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for crew.
• Conduct safety meetings and enforce safety protocols.
• Perform daily QC inspections of pole work.
• Mentor team on pole inspection and restoration best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

English proficiency

Travel flexibility

Tools

GPS navigation

GIS software

iPads

Google Workspace

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a UAM Reliability Services Foreperson to lead a field crew in pole inspection and restoration projects. You will allocate resources, ensure safety, quality, and on-time performance while traveling 75–100% to project sites.

You will train teammates, communicate progress to the Project Manager, and uphold company safety standards in a dynamic field environment. Prior leadership experience and familiarity with GIS tools and field devices are required.