Job Description
Tree Care Foreman | Webster Groves, MO

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company  
Locations: St. Louis, MO  
Additional Locations: None 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 221060 

Position Overview

Residential, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity as a Tree Care Foreman Crew Leader.

Job Duties

  • Looking for individual who can safely and productively lead a crew in providing Arboricultural care for our clients.
  • Services provided include pruning ,repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal as well as removing broken limbs from 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

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Driver’s license required. Class A or B CDL with Airbrakes driver’s license preferred and may be required, depending on job requirements
  • Certificates and Licenses if necessary
  • Pesticide license, if required by state law
  • Herbicide license a plus
  • Provide pruning, removal, cabling and bracing services to ANSI A300 and Z133 standards, as well as the installation of support cables and lightning protection systems.
  • In addition, the applicant needs to be able to safely and efficiently remove trees of all sizes, with minimal impact to our clients properties

Additional Information

BENEFITS / WE OFFER:

  • Full time hourly position (compensation based on qualifications and experience)
  • Potential for overtime
  • Generous performance incentive plan
  • Excellent benefits offered
    • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
    • Paid time off vacation, Holiday Pay,  Sick leave
    • 401K retirement plan,  the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year
    • Employee referral bonus program
  • All uniforms,  gear and PPE provided
  • Industry related training and special Davey training courses
  • Internships and management mentoring program
  • Excellent referral bonus plan

Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Davey offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, advancement opportunities and option to buy Company stock after 1 year of employment, plus access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen & Social Security # Verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned.

Company Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com

If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-800-445-8733 ext. 1108 or at ed.help@davey.com.

Divisional Overview

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.

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%