Chip Truck/Foreperson - Hickory, NC

Xylem Tree Experts • Hickory, NC

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About The Position

The Chip Truck/Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies to complete jobs according to contract specifications. The role directs daily crew activities, ensures work is performed safely and professionally, coordinates with property owners and customers, oversees vegetation management and job-site cleanup, and checks completed work against specifications. The Foreperson has no direct reports but directs crew members in preparing the equipment, tools, and supplies needed for each day’s work.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must pass a background check and drug screen as required for the job and meet I-9 work authorization requirements. The employer participates in E-Verify. The position requires outdoor work in varying and sometimes adverse weather, and travel out of town for storm restoration when needed. The job description notes that duties may change and that reasonable accommodation is available during the application or hiring process.

This is a full-time position offering medical, vision, and dental insurance and the option to enroll in a 401(k). PTO eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position. Depending on eligibility, additional compensation may include overtime, premium pay, or other applicable forms of compensation. Unless otherwise stated, the position is not eligible for bonus, commission, or equity-based compensation.

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 able to adjust to field requirements and take 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 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 travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen as required for this safety-sensitive position.
• Must meet I-9 work authorization requirements.

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 property owners of work on their property, obtain permission for tree trimming or removal and herbicide application, and discuss access, power interruptions, and planned work with customers or owners.
• Ensure crew members wear personal protective equipment and follow safe work practices.
• Trim or remove trees using climbing equipment, lifts, or ground-based tools; cut branches or trunk sections and lower them 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.
• Maintain 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 inform the General Foreperson about damaged equipment and needed supplies.
• Determine appropriate action in emergencies by eliminating hazards to life and property.
• Perform storm-work duties as needed.
• Direct crew members in preparing the equipment, tools, and supplies needed for each day's work.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Option to enroll in a 401(k)
• Paid time off, with eligibility and accrual timelines varying by position
• Potential overtime, premium pay, or other applicable additional compensation, depending on the position and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED