Spray Foreman

Position Overview

Position: Herbicide Foreman

Position location: Joplin MO

Position Type: Hourly $24-$26 Fulltime

Take ownership of your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation while growing your career in a dynamic industry! Davey Resource Group Inc. 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 utility and environmental services.

What youll do:

• Supervisor 4-5 local herbicide technicians.

• Perform various types of herbicide applications in and around utility ROWS and facilities

• Maintain electronic spray logs to record the amount and types of herbicide used weather conditions locations treated and other pertinent information for the application records.

• Inspect and assess vegetation in right-of-ways for efficacy of herbicide applications.

• Identify non-compatible plant species that need to be controlled throughout the ROW

• Coordinate with local clientele and non-local company management.

• Perform and coordinate general equipment maintenance to ensure proper operation.

• Review weekly timesheets for location and hour accuracy.

What you need:

• 3 years of hands-on herbicide experience in commercial or utility ROW.

• Missouri Applicators License or ability to obtain

  • Category: CO6

• DOT certified preferred.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

• Ability to operate with limited remote supervision.

• Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority.

• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving meeting deadlines and technical innovation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Availability and desire to travel throughout the utility service area.

• Valid Drivers License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a UTV.

• Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs file creation manipulation and sharing.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

What youll get:

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 and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Additional Information:

At Davey our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety Integrity Expertise Leadership Stewardship and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana included) and background check required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

ACCOMODATIONS: If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company is a leader in the natural resource environmental and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.