Utility Pole Foreman

Utility Pole Foreman | Eastern U.S.

Company : Davey Resource Group, Inc. Locations : Cleveland, OH, Birmingham, AL, Canton, OH, Chattanooga, TN, Cincinnati, OH, Columbus, OH, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI, Fayetteville, WV, Indianapolis, IN, Knoxville, TN, Montgomery, AL, Plymouth, MI, Toledo, OH Additional Locations : Statewide : Ohio, Alabama Work Site : On Site

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 and 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 (75100%) based on project requirements.
• React appropriately in emergencies and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What We Offer

As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in the people who help drive our success. That means treating our team members like ownersbecause they are. After six months of full-time employment, eligible employees can become shareholders through our Employee Stock Ownership Program. Ownership fosters collaboration, pride, and a shared responsibility in the work we do and the culture we build.

We're committed to providing a safe, rewarding, and growth-focused work environment backed by industry-leading training, advanced technology, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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