Utility Pole Foreman – Field Leader, Texas Travel

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and PTO

Training & development

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a UAM Reliability Services Foreperson to lead a field crew across Texas, performing utility pole inspections, restoration, and related field operations.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, production metrics, and compliance, with travel throughout Texas and lodging provided. The position requires strong leadership, mentoring, and hands-on technical skills in field environments, plus proficiency with field tech (GPS/iPads) and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks with limited supervision.
• Lead and mentor crew members; growth mindset.
• Analyze problems and implement effective solutions in field operations.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure and safety practices.
• Experience training others in pole inspection/restoration.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR; pass safety course.

Responsibilities

• Act as working foreman; perform daily field tasks with crew.
• Lead inspections, restoration, and field operations on utility poles.
• Ensure safety, quality, production, and compliance standards.
• Oversee scheduling and attendance of the team.
• Communicate progress and issues to Project Manager.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and feedback.
• Coordinate with Safety Team on investigations and documentation.
• Travel extensively (75–100%).
• Operate company vehicles and maintain equipment.
• Utilize GPS/iPads for field documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Valid driver's license

Technology in field (GPS/iPads)

Google Workspace

Education

Pesticide license (when required)

Tools

GIS software

GPS devices/iPads

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a UAM Reliability Services Foreperson to lead a field crew across Texas, performing utility pole inspections, restoration, and related field operations.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, production metrics, and compliance, with travel throughout Texas and lodging provided. The position requires strong leadership, mentoring, and hands-on technical skills in field environments, plus proficiency with field tech (GPS/iPads) and Google Workspace.