Utility Line Clearance Foreman; CDL

Utility Line Clearance Foreman (CDL Preferred)

Join the Davey Tree Expert Company as a Line Clearance Foreman in the Medina, OH region, inclusive of Wellington and Ashland. Work on site with a crew of 2–5 people, performing tree pruning, removal, and utility line clearance for major electric utilities.

Lead a tree crew, coordinate safe and efficient removal and pruning, manage equipment, train new crew members, maintain inspection records, and adhere to industry safety guidelines.

• Head a 2–5 person tree crew for tree pruning and removal services for 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 industry pruning guidelines.
• Perform job-site inspections with proper planning and execution of tasks.
• Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, etc.).
• Mentor and train new employees.

• Love of the outdoors.
• Complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred:
  Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Air Brake Endorsement or willingness to obtain.
• Required:
  
  line clearance experience or related tree work.
• Preferred: relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional.

• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
  Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
• Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

Medina, OH (additional locations: Ashland, OH; Wellington, OH)

Full Time, Permanent;
Hourly position;
Full-time;
Permanent;
Full-time;
Travel expectations: up to 25%.

If requested by employee or required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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 any classification protected by law.

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