Line Clearance Foreman (CDL Preferred)

Davey Tree Expert•Cambridge, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is hiring an experienced Line Clearance Foreman/Foreperson to lead a tree crew serving Guernsey and Tuscarawas County, Ohio, including Cambridge, Dover, and New Philadelphia. This is a full-time, permanent, on-site hourly position with travel expectations of up to 25%. The role focuses on safely and skillfully carrying out tree pruning and removal work for major electric utility providers while leading a crew of 2–5 people. The foreman plans and executes assigned work, conducts job-site inspections, operates and maintains tools and equipment, and mentors and trains new employees. Pay is $25.00–$26.00 per hour, based on line-clearance or industry experience and CDL status. Compensation also includes a performance incentive plan. The company describes opportunities for industry-related training and special Davey training courses.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
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.
Love of the outdoors.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B) with Air Brake Endorsement, or willingness to obtain one.
Line-clearance experience or other related tree-work experience.
Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.
ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional certification.

Responsibilities

Lead a 2–5 person tree crew performing tree pruning and removal services for major electric 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.
Conduct job-site inspections and properly plan and execute assigned work and tasks.
Maintain, prepare, and operate tools and equipment, including chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
Mentor and train new employees.

Benefits

Group health plans.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
401(k) with up to a 4% company match; union employees are not eligible for a 401(k) plan but may be eligible for locally negotiated pension plans.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with an 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 Davey services.
Cell phone discounts.
Vehicle purchase discount program.
Generous performance incentive plan.
Industry-related training and special Davey training courses.
Benefits listed as available to eligible employees on Day 1.
Opportunity to buy Davey stock after one year.