CDL Foreperson -Port Vincent LA

Xylem Tree Experts • Port Vincent, LA

7h

About The Position

The Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies to complete jobs according to contract specifications. The role directs crew members, manages equipment, assigns and supervises tasks, plans and executes work safely and professionally, and organizes assignments efficiently. The Foreperson communicates with customers and property owners about work, access, and potential power interruptions; obtains permission to work on private property; ensures crew members use personal protective equipment and follow safe practices; and inspects completed work against job specifications.

The position includes tree trimming and removal, stump and brush spraying, loading and unloading debris, operating a powered chipper, directing job-site cleanup, securing equipment and supplies, maintaining records, inspecting trucks, conducting job briefings, restocking supplies, and performing routine equipment maintenance or reporting damage and supply needs. The Foreperson responds to emergencies by addressing hazards to life and property and performs storm-work duties as needed. The role has no direct reports but directs crew members in preparing equipment, tools, and supplies for daily work.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must pass a background check and drug screen as required, meet I-9 work authorization requirements, and may be required to travel out of town for storm restoration work. XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable laws. The company may use AI tools during recruiting and onboarding, while hiring and employment decisions are made by its human team.

Requirements

• Must be able to meet and demonstrate the qualifications of all positions on a crew.
• Must be able to follow verbal or written directives.
• Must be able to delegate work and take accountability for crew performance.
• Must be able to understand drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, and line equipment.
• Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and taking independent action without close supervision.
• Must have and maintain a driver’s license and be able to safely drive a company vehicle; a driver’s license is required if hired for a driving position.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must have the endurance to perform duties throughout a standard eight- or ten-hour day.
• Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this safety-sensitive position.
• Must meet I-9 work authorization requirements; the employer participates in E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce safe practices and rules.
• Direct crew members and manage equipment each day.
• Assign tasks to crew members and supervise their performance.
• Plan and execute assigned work safely and professionally.
• Organize job assignments to complete work efficiently.
• Notify private property owners of work on their property and obtain permission to trim or remove trees or apply herbicides.
• Discuss access, power interruptions, and planned work with customers or property owners.
• Ensure crew members wear personal protective equipment and follow safe practices.
• Trim and remove trees using climbing equipment, lift trucks, or ground-based tools; cut branches or trunk sections and lower them to the ground with lines.
• Spray stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris, and feed brush into a powered chipper.
• Designate break and lunch times.
• Direct job-site cleanup and ensure equipment and supplies are secured on the truck.
• Inspect completed work against job specifications and notify the customer when work is complete.
• Keep accurate records of time, equipment, and materials used.
• Complete daily truck inspections and conduct job briefings as specified by federal law.
• Restock truck supplies and perform routine equipment maintenance, or report damaged equipment and needed supplies to the General Foreperson.
• Determine actions in emergency situations by eliminating hazards to life and property.
• Perform storm-work duties as needed.
• Direct crew members in preparing the equipment, tools, and supplies required for each day’s work.
• Travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental.
• Option to enroll in a 401(k).
• Depending on position and eligibility, additional compensation may include overtime, premium pay, or other applicable compensation.
• Paid time off eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position; details are provided during hiring and may vary for union hires.

What This Job Offers

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