Utility Tree Foreman – Lead Outdoor Crew

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Lindsay (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Travel

Overtime

All job-specific equipment and safety

Employee-owned company stock purchase

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program for children of

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Lindsay, OK is seeking a utility foreperson/foreman to lead a 2–5 person crew in tree pruning and removal for major electric utilities. Office is outdoors with daily travel expectations, and safety is prioritized on every job.

You’ll operate chainsaws, chippers and aerial lifts, coordinate tasks, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Davey offers training, union benefits, overtime, and employee-owned stock options.

Qualifications

• Must have line clearance experience or related tree work.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• CDL-Class A with air brake restriction is required.
• Preferred licenses: pesticide licenses per state law.
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist and TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-5 person tree crew in pruning and removal for utilities, safely and skillfully.
• Prune treetops and repair damaged trees by trimming or removal.
• Remove broken limbs from utility lines, roofs and other objects.
• Apply tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines.
• Conduct job-site inspections with proper planning and execution of tasks.
• Maintain and operate tools including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts.

Skills

Outdoor work

Leadership

Safety focus

Team management

Education

Commercial Driver's License - Class A with air brake restriction

First Aid/CPR certification

ISA Certified Arborist

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Lindsay, OK is seeking a utility foreperson/foreman to lead a 2–5 person crew in tree pruning and removal for major electric utilities. Office is outdoors with daily travel expectations, and safety is prioritized on every job.

You’ll operate chainsaws, chippers and aerial lifts, coordinate tasks, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Davey offers training, union benefits, overtime, and employee-owned stock options.