Position Overview

The Davey Tree Surgery Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a  Foreman | Foreperson.

Job Duties
Provides crew supervision and line clearing and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers
Services provided include pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, and other objects
Directs crew members and equipment as well as planning and executing the assigned work and tasks
Responsible to supervise and assist in the proper maintenance, preparation and operation of all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts
Operates as part of a crew with supporting Groundmen and Trimmer/Climber
Ability to perform all above mentioned functions

Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license preferred but not required
Certificates and Licenses if necessary
Pesticide license, if required by state law
Herbicide license a plus
Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines
ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain
Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred

What We Offer: * 
Paid time off and paid holidays 
Opportunities for advancement 
All job specific equipment and safety gear provided 
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match 
Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options 
Group Health Plan 
Employee referral bonus program 
Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas 
Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers 
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees 
Charitable matching gift program 
*all listed benefits available to eligible employees 

The Davey Tree Surgery Company and CLS are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Visit Davey Website: WWW.DAVEY.COM Job Opportunities & Company Profile Information

Company Overview
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation!  Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. 

Additional Information

We have Added On Incentives Pay Rates. Employee time working in Utility Vegetation Managament will count toward tenure if the employee was not gone from the industry for a period of more than five consecutive years. It will be the employee's responsibility to provide documentation of their time with another utility (Ex.Pay stubs, Tax Returns, etc.)

Florida Herbicide License + $3.00

ISA  Certified Arborist (Firm or T&E Personnel) +5.00

ISA Certified Tree Worker(Firm or T&E Personnel) +3.00

Class B CDL(T&E Personnel Only) + $1.00

Class B CDL with Air Brakes (T&E Personnel Only) + $1.50

Climbing Differential (Workers capable of climbing, but not on climbing crew and not expected to climb every day)+.50

5 to 10 years of service (T&E Personnel Only) + $1.00

10 to 15 years of service (T&E Personnel Only) + $2.00

15 to 20 years of service (T&E Personnel Only) + $2.50

20 plus years of service (T&E Personnel Only) + $3.00

A. There will be no stacking of ISA certifications for payment differentials.

B. Production crew personnel are not eligible for CDL, Climbing, or years of service differentials unless they are working on T&E.