Utility Tree Crew Foreman: Lead Pruning & Removals

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Lindsay (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Opportunities to travel

Overtime opportunities

All job-specific safety gear provided

Employee-owned company

Stock purchase options

Employee referral program

Scholarship program for children of e"

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a utility foreperson/foreman to lead a 2-5 person crew in outdoor tree pruning and removal for major electric utilities. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll gain a new view with each day’s work, focusing on safety and efficiency.

You will mentor crew members, operate a range of tools and equipment, and have opportunities for advancement through union wage progression and ongoing training. Travel and overtime may be involved as needed.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Line clearance experience or other related tree work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B) preferred without air brake restriction.
• Pesticide licenses/certificates may be required by state law.
• ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional® preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-5 person tree crew in pruning and removal for utilities, safely and skillfully.
• Pruning treetops, trimming/removal of damaged trees, and removing limbs from lines/structures.
• Apply tree identification knowledge and pruning guidelines.
• Conduct job-site planning, inspections, and execute tasks.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts.
• Mentor and train new employees.
• Career growth opportunities depend on performance.

Skills

Line clearance experience

Valid driver’s license

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) pref

ISA Certified Arborist®

TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Pro®

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a utility foreperson/foreman to lead a 2-5 person crew in outdoor tree pruning and removal for major electric utilities. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll gain a new view with each day’s work, focusing on safety and efficiency.

You will mentor crew members, operate a range of tools and equipment, and have opportunities for advancement through union wage progression and ongoing training. Travel and overtime may be involved as needed.