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Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.  
Locations: Gulfport, MS  
Additional Locations: N/A 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 219705 

Position Overview

The Davey Tree Surgery Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a  Foreman | Foreperson.

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

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

Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred

Additional Information

What We Offer: *

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety gear provided

401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match

Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas

Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers

Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

Charitable matching gift program

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees

 

 

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.

Visit Davey Website: WWW.DAVEY.COM Job Opportunities & Company Profile Information

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 exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.