Assistant Foreman - MA

QE Solar • Barre, MA

50d • $26 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Assistant Foreman to join our team with the opportunity to transition into a Tractor Operator role. This position is ideal for someone with experience operating heavy equipment, vegetation management machinery, and towing trailers who enjoys working both independently and as part of a field crew. This role supports vegetation management and right-of-way maintenance projects across the East Coast and requires travel approximately 1–2 weeks per month.

Requirements

• Experience operating tractors, agricultural equipment, or other heavy machinery.
• Experience with brush hogs, orchard mowers, or similar vegetation maintenance equipment.
• Comfort towing bumper-pull and gooseneck trailers.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel 1–2 weeks per month.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Licensed to operate agricultural and/or earth-moving equipment (2A), or ability to obtain the certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in vegetation management, forestry, agriculture, landscaping, construction, or utility right-of-way maintenance.
• Previous leadership or crew lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform vegetation management using brush hogs, orchard mowers, and other specialized mowing equipment.
• Safely operate pickup trucks while towing bumper-pull and gooseneck trailers.
• Assist the Foreman with daily field operations and project coordination.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Work independently and collaboratively with a 4–5 person field crew.
• Travel to project sites throughout the East Coast as required.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee premium on health benefits
• additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance
• Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more
• Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Discounted Life & Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed