Utility Foreman

Job Description

Additional Locations: N/A

Primary Locations: CA, Santa Cruz, 970 17th St, 95062

Requisition ID: 196641

Compensation Data

43.90-45.95

Job Duties

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. Including but not limited to:

Pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal

Removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects

Application of 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

How high you grow depends on you!

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: line clearance experience or other related tree work

Required: Valid driver’s license

Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B without air brake restriction

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®

Additional Information

What We Offer: *

Progressive advancement in job classification and wage

Benefits through union agreement including health insurance and pension

Opportunity to travel

Opportunity for overtime work

All job specific equipment and safety gear provided

Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options

Employee referral bonus program

Scholarship program for children of employees

Charitable matching gift program

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees

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 exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

Davey Tree Surgery, a Davey Company, is currently looking to add a dynamic utility foreperson/foreman to our passionate team of utility line clearance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

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 Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. 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.

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Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%