Pole Foreman

Pole Foreman

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.

Locations: San Jose, CA

Additional Locations: N/A

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 227186

Compensation Data

$35.76/hr

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!

Divisional Overview

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.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%