Pole Foreman 1
The Davey Tree Expert Co.
Posted on Jul 6, 2025
Position Overview
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Organize work operations from start to completion in the safest and most efficient manner, to perform proper maintenance of utility poles
- Oversee 3-5-person pole crews while mentoring and training new employees
- Use personal protective equipment and maintain high levels of safety standards
- Investigate accidents and promptly record and report findings to management
- Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
- Every day there is something new to do!
Qualifications
What We’re Seeking:
- Love of the outdoors
- Ability to complete Electrical Hazard Awareness Program and OSHA Training
- 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 Airbrake Endorsement
- Preferred: pole test and treat experience or other related 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®
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 exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
We are currently looking to add a dynamic pole foreperson/foreman to our passionate team of electrical facility maintenance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!