What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pole Treatment Foreman position at Davey Tree?
Additional Locations: Riverside, CA
Primary Locations: CA, San Jose, 1055 Commerical Street, 95112
Requisition ID: 162930
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!
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
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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
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.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%