Utility Line Clearance Foreman (CDL Preferred)

About the role

Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, offers a key opportunity as an Experienced Line Clearance Foreman/Foreperson, CDL preferred, joining a team servicing the Guernsey and Tuscarawas County, Ohio regions which includes Cambridge, Dover, and New Philadelphia.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-5 person tree crew in performing all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers
• Prune treetops, 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 assigned work and tasks
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
• Mentor and train new employees

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Required: valid driver's license
• Preferred: Commercial Driver's License-Class A or B with Air Brake Endorsement or willingness to obtain
• Preferred: line clearance experience or other 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

Pay

Hourly pay $25.00 – 26.00 based on line clearance / industry experience and if a CDL holder.

Benefits

• 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*
• Generous performance incentive plan
• Opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year
• Industry related training and special Davey training course

*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.

Schedule

Full time hourly position. Travel expectations up to 25%.