Foreman

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co. Locations: Traverse City, MI Work Site: On Site Req ID: 225767 Position Overview 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. Job 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 Ability to perform all above mentioned functions Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license preferred but not required Certificates and Licenses if necessary Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred Benefits Group health plans Short-term and long-term disability insurance Life insurance Paid parental leave 401k with up to a 4% company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan: 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 all Davey services Cell phone discounts Vehicle purchase discount program * All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1. ** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union. The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law. 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. Employment Type: Permanent Job Type: Full Time Travel Expectations: Up to 25% #J-18808-Ljbffr