Line Clearance Foreman; CDL

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.

• Provides crew supervision and line clearing and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers.
• Services include pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal, and 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 for supervising and assisting 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• We have Added On Incentives Pay Rates. Employee time working in Utility Vegetation Management 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.).
• 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) +$0.50
• 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.

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.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

The Davey Tree Surgery 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.