Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Dallas, TX, Fort Smith, AR, Fort Wayne, IN, Fort Worth, TX, Madison, WI, Rockford, IL, Stevens Point, WI, Tulsa, OK
Additional Locations: Texas (statewide) Central U.S.Travel
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 220852
Position Overview
The Utility Pole Inspection Supervisor is a leadership position responsible for overseeing multiple foreman and their crews to ensure that projects meet safety, quality, production, and compliance metrics across a designated region. This role involves resource allocation, field leadership, and performance management to ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the client's standard. The Field Supervisor serves as a liaison between Senior Project Managers, leadership, clients, and field teams, while maintaining a hands-on understanding of field operations. This Supervisor will oversee utility infrastructure inspection and restoration field-based projects and will have past career experience in this field.
Job Duties
Lead day-to-day operations of multiple field crews performing utility pole inspection and restoration services across a large region.
Monitor performance metrics and production targets; make real-time adjustments to maintain safety, quality, and production.
Conduct regular onsite visits to support crews, resolve challenges, and reinforce expectations.
Act as the primary field liaison with senior managers, sharing project updates, progress reports, and upcoming work forecasts.
Maintain accurate tracking of production data, crew hours, and attendance; approve timekeeping and submit timely reports to leadership.
Perform daily safety and quality inspections; address violations or deficiencies and reinforce compliance with regulations and internal protocols.
Manage logistics for field crews, including travel and lodging coordination and equipment/vehicle upkeep.
Engage in field training, on-the-job development, and coaching to support skill growth and continuous improvement.
Oversee performance management, handle disciplinary matters, and maintain employee personnel records.
Respond appropriately to field emergencies and escalate incidents following company safety protocols.
Comply with all company policies and perform other related duties as assigned.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively 75-100% as required by project demands.
Qualifications
Proven manager experience, preferably in utility infrastructure, construction, or a related field.
Strong understanding of utility infrastructure inspection and restoration practices, safety standards, and client requirements.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team management and client relations.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence, and direct team members. Exhibits a growth mindset of continuous improvement and learning.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work with limited direct supervision.
Understanding of operations, processes, and standards in the utility industry or related field.
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, anticipate consequences, and implement resources.
Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Identify, address, and resolve problems in varied situations.
Working Conditions
Exposure to various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind.
Working in diverse environments such as roadways, fields, forests, remote, or urban areas.
Standing, walking, and working on uneven terrain for extended periods.
Working in noisy and potentially hazardous environments, requiring adherence to safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Exposure to dust, dirt, and other environmental elements.
Regularly traveling to multiple job sites with frequent overnight accommodations.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $72,000 - $92,000 annually, based on experience.
Annual Incentive: Potential bonus of $5,000 - $15,000 based on individual and company performance.
Benefits: Comprehensive package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and the Davey Stock Plan.
Time Off: Includes annual vacation, sick days, and paid company holidays.
Allowances: Cell phone reimbursement? at $55/month. Meal per diem at $35/day for work and travel days.
Provided Equipment: Company vehicle or F-Plan Vehicle Program, computer, and corporate purchasing card for business use.
Divisional Overview
?The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our people, offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com .
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 100%
