Utility Pole Foreman | Eastern U.S.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Huntsville, AL
Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc. Locations: Huntsville, AL, Birmingham, AL, Chattanooga, TN, Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, Detroit, MI, Knoxville, TN, Montgomery, AL Additional Locations: Midwest Travel: Ohio - Alabama Work Site: On Site Req ID: 213113 Compensation Data Starting Rate Industry Experience $25-28/Hr Non-Industry Leadership Experience $22-25/Hr Company Vehicle, Gas Card, Lodging Provided Performance-Based Reviews and Bonuses $35/day Meal Perdiem available for both Foreman and Crew Members $55/Month Cell Phone Stipend Overtime: Time and a half after 40hrs - average work week 45-55hrs Position Overview The Pole Inspection and Treatment Foreman is responsible for ensuring that projects meet metrics related to safety, quality, production, and compliance. This position involves leading a team of crew members and serving as a subject matter expert in the field. Key responsibilities include allocating and managing resources to meet project deadlines, performing daily physical tasks, and frequent travel. This position supports the inspection, restoration, and enhancement of utility infrastructure. This is a working foreman position, leading in a field environment. Job Duties
- Serve as a working foreman, actively participating in daily field tasks alongside crew members.
- Lead by example in completing utility pole inspections, restoration work, and field operations.
- Ensure team performance meets safety, quality, production, and compliance standards.
- Supervise and support daily utility pole inspection and restoration tasks.
- Oversee team scheduling and attendance.
- Communicate daily progress major issues to the Project Manager.
- Provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.
- Lead safety and collaborate with the Safety Team on investigations and documentation.
- Conduct daily safety and quality control inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and client standards.
- Assist in hiring and ongoing training of new employees.
- Operate company vehicles and ensure proper care and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Utilize technology (e.g., GPS, iPads, GIS software) for field documentation and data collection.
- Perform field tasks including utility pole inspections, excavation, backfilling, preservative application, and steel truss installation.
- Use handheld and pneumatic tools as needed for restoration work.
- Interact professionally with landowners and represent the company in public settings.
- Maintain job site cleanliness and ensure safe, efficient work practices.
- Remain current with new technology and apply it to field operations.
- Travel extensively (75–100%) based on project requirements.
- React appropriately in emergencies and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited direct supervision.
- Lead, motivate, influence, and direct team members; demonstrates a growth mindset focused on continuous improvement and learning.
- Analyze problems effectively, identify alternative solutions, anticipate outcomes, and implement resources appropriately.
- Demonstrated knowledge of utility infrastructure, including electric hazard identification, electric equipment, and communication equipment.
- Proficiency in pole inspection and restoration, with the ability to train and mentor others.
- Experience following best practices for working with utility poles and related infrastructure.
- Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in inspection and restoration processes.
- Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a field setting.
- Valid driver’s license and a clean Motor Vehicle Report; must pass the Davey Driver’s Safety Course.
- Ability to obtain a pesticide license where state regulations require it.
- Comfortable using technology in the field, including iPads, cameras, GIS software, and navigation tools.
- Effective communicator in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately and operate safely.
- Proficient in English.
- Experience using Google Workspace tools.
- Group health plans
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan – buy stock at a 15% discount
- Payroll savings plan
- Charitable matching gift program
- Employee referral bonus program
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- Employee Educational Scholarship
- Davey Family Scholarship
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities
- 20% discount on all Davey services
- Cell phone discounts
- Vehicle purchase discount program
Posted 2025-12-08
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