Foreman - Knoxville TN

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Requisition Number: 149246  

Company Name: The Davey Tree Expert Company 

Service Line: 1UTL - Kent-Utility SL 

Employment Type: Regular 

Job Type: Full Time 

Education Level Required: High School Diploma / GED 

Work Experience Required: 3 - 5 years 

Travel Expectations: Up to 25% 

 

POSITION: FOREMAN — UTILITY LINE CLEARANCE

Starting Date:

Applications accepted until suitable candidate is selected.Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Foreman. Davey is a leader in the tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries throughout the US and Canada.

DUTIES

*Provides crew supervision and line clearing and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers *Services provided include pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, and other objects *Directs crew members and equipment as well as planning and executing the assigned work and tasks *Responsible to supervise and assist in the proper maintenance, preparation and operation of all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts *Operates as part of a crew with supporting Groundmen and Trimmer/Climber

QUALIFICATIONS

*High school diploma or equivalent preferred *Driver's license required. Commercial driver's license preferred and may be required, depending on job requirements *Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience *Certificates and Licenses if necessary *Pesticide license, if required by state law *Herbicide license a plus *Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines *ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Generous performance incentive plan. Davey offers excellent benefits, the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year, and industry related training and special Davey training courses.

Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and CLS are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law. 

 

The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com

 

If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Company info

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Website : http://www.davey.com