Utility Pole Inspection and Treatment Foreman

Job overview

The Utility Pole Inspection and Treatment Foreman role is onsite, with a primary listing location in Salt Lake City, UT and work locations also listed in Cheyenne, WY; Rapid City, SD; Boise, ID; and Madison, WI. The posting lists starting rates of $25–$28 per hour for industry experience or $22–$25 per hour for non-industry leadership experience, plus a $35 daily meal per diem and $55 monthly cell phone stipend. The role supports utility infrastructure inspection, restoration, and enhancement. This working foreman leads and participates in field operations, guiding crew members while ensuring safety, quality, production, and compliance standards. The work helps maintain electric utility and communications infrastructure through pole inspections and restoration activities.

What you'll do

• Lead and participate in daily field tasks
• perform utility pole inspections and restoration work
• supervise crew tasks, scheduling, and attendance
• communicate progress and major issues to the Project Manager
• train and mentor team members
• lead safety and collaborate on investigations and documentation
• conduct safety and quality inspections
• operate and maintain company vehicles and equipment
• use GPS, iPads, and GIS software for field documentation
• perform excavation, backfilling, preservative application, and steel truss installation
• travel extensively based on project requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

utility pole foreman

pole inspection

pole restoration

utility infrastructure

field crew leadership

salt lake city ut

cheyenne wy

rapid city sd

boise id

madison wi

75–100% travel

$25–$28/hr industry experience

$22–$25/hr leadership experience

$35 daily meal per diem

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 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
• payroll savings plan
• charitable matching
• referral bonus
• paid holidays and PTO
• education scholarships and training
• service, cell phone, and vehicle purchase discounts.

Why this role

Travel is listed at 75–100%, with statewide travel across Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Company vehicle, gas card, and lodging are provided. Requires a valid driver’s license, clean Motor Vehicle Report, and completion of the Davey Driver’s Safety Course; pesticide licensing may be required where state regulations require it.

About the employer

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.