Foreman B

Burford•Ocala, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman B is a working foreman position requiring superior experience and proven success in leadership. The foreman leads and coordinates crews performing electrical line-clearance and vegetation-management work, while carrying out tasks safely and efficiently. This role involves scheduling and assigning work, coordinating and inspecting crew members’ work, maintaining records and paperwork, and ensuring work is completed as planned and in accordance with the Line Clearance Contract, company procedures, and safety rules. The Foreman B communicates with crew members, customers, and property owners about project issues and work practices; trains and coaches team members in pruning techniques and other job skills; and assists with on-the-job training for less experienced climbers and bucket operators. The position also involves operating and maintaining vehicles, equipment, and tools; inspecting PPE; participating in safety checks; adapting to changes in plans and schedules; and joining storm-restoration efforts when needed. The role requires working outdoors at construction sites and may involve travel, extended work in various locations, overtime, work at heights or in confined spaces, and physically rigorous labor. Burford’s Construction provides services in the electric utility industry, including vegetation maintenance, right-of-way clearing and reclamation, erosion control, access matting, and civil/site grading. The company describes its core values as safety for all, environmental stewardship, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and productivity.

Requirements

1–2 years of recent experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing.
Valid driver’s license.
Able to travel long distances on short notice when required and work for extended periods in various locations when required.
Able to lift more than 50 pounds and perform rigorous physical labor.
Willing to work overtime when requested.
Safety conscious, trustworthy, and responsible, with excellent communication and people skills and excellent leadership skills.
Broad knowledge of climbing skills and the mechanical and manual technical aspects of electrical line-clearance operations.
Thorough knowledge of natural and directional pruning techniques.
Proven job-performance skills as a top climber (CA).
Working knowledge of crew equipment and tools, including how to operate equipment efficiently.
Understand when to wear PPE and how to use and maintain hand tools and company radios properly.
Capable of receiving and following directions.
Capable of working at heights and/or in confined spaces.
Able to work outdoors, frequently in inclement weather.
Must follow company safety rules, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English skills.
A Commercial Driver’s License is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Enforce safe work practices and follow company safety rules, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Work safely while performing assigned tasks and help secure the safety of crew members and others through proper tools, safety equipment, and PPE.
Schedule crews efficiently, assign work, coordinate and inspect crew members’ work, and ensure work is carried out as planned.
Maintain written and computer records, complete company paperwork, and comply with reporting procedures.
Assist coworkers in meeting project objectives and maintain good customer and public relations.
Communicate project-related issues, concerns, explanations, procedures, and techniques to customers and property owners.
Effectively communicate work directives to crew members and ensure they understand them.
Lead, train, and coach team members in proper natural and directional pruning techniques.
Assist with on-the-job training for less experienced climbers and bucket operators.
Operate vehicles and equipment professionally and safely.
Assist with visual observation and safety checks during vegetation management and cleanup.
Join storm-restoration efforts when needed.
Adapt to abrupt changes in plans and schedules.
Understand and adhere to the Line Clearance Contract with the Owner.
Participate in ongoing training to improve technical and leadership skills.
Accept accountability for crew availability.
Inspect PPE and maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
Perform necessary tasks to complete the job and other related work as required.
Demonstrate the knowledge and experience required in subordinate positions.