Utility Tree Foreman: Outdoor Leadership, Travel & Overtime

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Travel opportunities

Overtime eligibility

All safety gear provided

Employee stock purchase options

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a utility foreperson/foreman to lead a 2-5 person crew in pruning and removal for major electric utilities. The role is on site, outdoors, with travel possible.

You will manage job sites, ensure safety, and mentor junior crew members. Ideal candidates will have line clearance experience, manual climbing ability, a valid driver’s license, and completion of Davey Tree Orientation, First Aid/CPR, and defensive driving courses.

Qualifications

• Experience in line clearance or other related tree work.
• Must know how to manually climb and have climbing experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Complete Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-5 person tree crew in pruning and removal for major electric utility providers.
• 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 pruning guidelines.
• Perform job-site inspections with proper planning and execution.
• Maintain, prepare and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Mentor and train new employees.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Manual climbing experience

Valid driver’s license

Tools

CDL Class A or B (no air brake restriction)

Pesticide licenses (state as required)

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a utility foreperson/foreman to lead a 2-5 person crew in pruning and removal for major electric utilities. The role is on site, outdoors, with travel possible.

You will manage job sites, ensure safety, and mentor junior crew members. Ideal candidates will have line clearance experience, manual climbing ability, a valid driver’s license, and completion of Davey Tree Orientation, First Aid/CPR, and defensive driving courses.