Supervisor
Knoxville, TN, US, 37918
Additional Locations: n/a
Primary Locations: TN, Knoxville, 3310 Greenway Drive, 37918
Requisition ID: 206120
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 exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
We are currently looking to add a dynamic supervisor to our passionate team of utility vegetation management professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Manage general forepersons, forepersons, field personnel and equipment on work site to maximize production
- Responsible for meeting and exceeding the company’s safety standards on all crews. Including but not limited to:
- Train and develop employees to the highest standards of safety and training
- Oversee maintenance of all tools and equipment including trucks, chainsaws, chippers, and more
- Investigate all accidents to find causes and remedial actions and report in the required manner
- Understand all federal, state and local regulations for standard operations
- Administer disciplinary action where there is failure to comply with the safety programs
- How high you grow depends on you!
Qualifications
What We’re Seeking:
- A professional with experience leading teams of 10+ people
- Demonstrated understanding of utility business operations
- 5-10 years of experience in the utility industry
- Desire to grow your career, team members, and our business
- Required: valid driver’s license
- Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
- Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist® Utility Specialist, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®
Additional Information
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 and discounted stock purchase options
- Group health plan
- Career development program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skills trainers
- Scholarship program for children of employees
- Charitable matching gift program
*all listed benefits available to eligible employees
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Wolf Tree, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of utility and residential tree care services and is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Nearest Major Market: Knoxville
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