Utility Pole Foreman | Western U.S.

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Lodging provided

Meal per diem

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Pole Inspection and Treatment Foreman to lead field crews across Utah and surrounding states. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while performing hands-on pole inspections, restoration, and related tasks in a field environment.

The role requires extensive travel (75-100%), strong leadership, and the ability to train and mentor team members. A company vehicle, lodging, per diem, and a cell phone stipend are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a crew and work in field environments.
• Prioritize safety, quality, and productivity while coordinating resources.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a working foreman, participating in daily field tasks with the crew.
• Lead inspections, restoration work, and field operations on utility poles.
• Ensure safety, quality, production, and compliance standards are met by the team.
• Supervise daily pole inspection and restoration tasks and assist in hiring/training.
• Oversee scheduling and attendance, and communicate progress to the Project Manager.
• Travel and operate company vehicles, maintaining equipment and documentation.

Skills

Crew leadership

Field operations

Job description

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations: Salt Lake City, UT, Cheyenne, WY, Rapid City, SD, Boise, ID, Madison, WI

Additional Locations: Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, Wisconsin Statewide Travel

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 212591

Compensation Data

Starting Rate

Industry Experience $25-28/Hr

Non-Industry Leadership Experience $22-25/Hr

Company Vehicle, Gas Card, and Lodging Provided

$35/day Meal Perdiem available for both Foreman and Crew Members

$55/month Cell Phone Stipend

Position Overview

The Pole Inspection and Treatment Foreman is responsible for ensuring that projects meet metrics related to safety, quality, production, and compliance. This position involves leading a team of crew members and serving as a subject matter expert in the field. Key responsibilities include allocating and managing resources to meet project deadlines, performing daily physical tasks, and frequent travel. This position supports the inspection, restoration, and enhancement of utility infrastructure. This is a working foreman position, leading in a field environment.

This position will be traveling throughout Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Job Duties

• Serve as a working foreman, actively participating in daily field tasks alongside crew members.
• Lead by example in completing utility pole inspections, restoration work, and field operations.
• Ensure team performance meets safety, quality, production, and compliance standards.
• Supervise and support daily utility pole inspection and restoration tasks.
• Oversee team scheduling and attendance.
• Communicate daily progress major issues to the Project Manager.
• Provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.
• Lead safety and collaborate with the Safety Team on investigations and documentation.
• Conduct daily safety and quality control inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and client standards.
• Assist in hiring and ongoing training of new employees.
• Operate company vehicles and ensure proper care and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Utilize technology (e.g., GPS, iPads, GIS software) for field documentation and data collection.
• Perform field tasks including utility pole inspections, excavation, backfilling, preservative application, and steel truss installation.
• Use handheld and pneumatic tools as needed for restoration work.
• Interact professionally with landowners and represent the company in public settings.
• Maintain job site cleanliness and ensure safe, efficient work practices.
• Remain current with new technology and apply it to field operations.
• Travel extensively (75-100%) based on project requirements.
• React appropriately in emergencies and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited direct supervision.
• Lead, motivate, influence, and direct team members