Utility Line Clearance Foreman | Lead Field Crew

Davey Tree Expert Co; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Group Health Plan

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

company match

Employee-owned company

Discounted stock purchase options

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Employees

Charitable matching gift program

Career Development Program

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Company seeks a Foreman (Foreperson) for its Utility Line Clearance team in South Hadley, MA. You will supervise crews, oversee line clearance work for major electric utility providers, and ensure safe operation of hand tools, chainsaws, chippers and aerial lifts on site.

You will direct tasks, coordinate equipment, and support ground crews while maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience.
• Live within 30 minutes of South Hadley, MA.
• Driver’s license required; CDL preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ISA Certified Tree Worker or willingness to obtain.
• Pesticide/herbicide licenses if applicable.
• Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines.
• REQUIRED: Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides crew supervision and line clearance and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers
• Directs crew members and equipment as well as planning and executing the assigned work and tasks
• Responsible to supervise and assist in the proper maintenance, preparation and operation of all tools and equipment
• Operates as part of a crew with supporting Groundmen and Trimmer/Climber
• Ability to perform all above mentioned functions

Skills

Tree trimming

Climbing

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Company seeks a Foreman (Foreperson) for its Utility Line Clearance team in South Hadley, MA. You will supervise crews, oversee line clearance work for major electric utility providers, and ensure safe operation of hand tools, chainsaws, chippers and aerial lifts on site.

You will direct tasks, coordinate equipment, and support ground crews while maintaining compliance with safety standards.