Foreman 1

The Davey Tree Expert Company • Santa Cruz, CA

93d • $47 - $49

About The Position

The Davey Tree Surgery 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! Must be able to pass client required assessment within 90 days.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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®.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services