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Davey Tree Expert Company
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An Arborist provides care for trees. Trims and prunes trees to promote healthy growth and cuts trees or clear branches near utility lines, street signs or houses. Monitors trees for disease and insect damage. Manages trimming, watering and planting in parks and urban areas.
$49,934 / year median in New Mexico
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Salary Not Available
Position range in Southwestern Region $50k - $82k Per Year Foreman
Davey Tree Expert Company
Occupation:
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersLocation:
Silver City, NM - 88061Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
08/04/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
Davey Tree Expert Company | NLXWeb Site:
www.davey.com Job #: 227449 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.Foreman Company:
Davey Tree Surgery Co.Locations:
Silver City, NM Additional Locations:
Silver City, NM Work Site:
On Site Req ID:
227449 Position Overview Davey Tree Surgery, a Davey Company, is currently looking to add a dynamic utility foreperson/foreman to our passionate team of utility line clearance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!Job Duties What You'll Do:
- 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.
Including but not limited to:
- 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
- How high you grow depends on you!
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:
Two years of experience in utility line clearance tree trimmingRequired:
Line clearance experience or other related tree workRequired:
Valid driver's licensePreferred:
Commercial Driver's License-Class A or B without air brake restrictionPreferred:
Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state lawPreferred:
ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®Company Overview What We Offer:
- Progressive advancement in job classification and wage
- Benefits through union agreement including health insurance and pension
- Opportunity to travel
- Opportunity for overtime work
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
- Employee referral bonus program
- Scholarship program for children of employees
- Charitable matching gift program
- All listed benefits available to eligible employees
- Invest in your future.