At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a tree crew in pruning and removing trees for major electric utility providers.
- Company: Join Davey Tree Surgery Co., a leading employee-owned company focused on safety and community.
- Benefits: Earn $25-$26/hour, enjoy health plans, 401k matching, and generous paid time off.
- Other info: Full-time position with excellent training and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Work outdoors, mentor new team members, and make a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Love for the outdoors, valid driver's license, and willingness to learn.
Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Cambridge, OH; New Philadelphia, OH; Dover, OH; Guernsey County, OH; Tuscarawas County, OH; Muskingum County, OH
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 226992
Position Overview: Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity as an Experienced Line Clearance Foreman/Foreperson, CDL preferred, joining a team servicing the Guernsey and Tuscarawas County, Ohio regions which includes: Cambridge, Dover, and New Philadelphia.
Job Duties:
- Lead a 2-5 person tree crew in performing all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers.
- Pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal.
- Removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects.
- Application of tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines.
- Perform job-site inspections with proper planning and execution of assigned work and tasks.
- Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
- Mentor and train new employees.
Qualifications:
What We're Seeking:
- Love of the outdoors.
- 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.
Required:
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred:
- Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Air Brake Endorsement or willingness to obtain.
- Line clearance experience or other related tree work.
- 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.
Additional Information:
What we offer:
- Hourly pay $25.00 – 26.00 based on line clearance / industry experience and if a CDL holder.
- 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.
- Plus, so much more!
* 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.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Line Clearance Foreman (CDL Preferred) in Cambridge employer: Davey Tree Expert
At Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in London, Ontario, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and safety. Our employees benefit from year-round employment, competitive wages, and comprehensive training programs that foster career growth and development. As an employee-owned company, we provide unique advantages such as stock purchase options and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, making it a rewarding place to build your career in the arboriculture industry.
