Foreman

Pike Corporation•Crestview, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman is a working foreman who brings superior experience and a proven record of success in leadership. The role leads and coordinates vegetation-management crews, schedules and assigns work, checks work quality and safety, and ensures crews complete work as planned. The Foreman communicates with crew members, customers, and property owners about project issues and work practices, and helps secure customer concurrence for necessary work. The role also supports crew training, storm restoration efforts, equipment and vehicle maintenance, and completion of required records and paperwork. The Foreman must follow company safety rules, policies, procedures, and applicable line-clearance contract requirements. This job description is not all-inclusive; the employee may perform other related duties as requested.

Requirements

1–2 years of recent experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English; able to read and write effectively.
Valid driver’s license; a Commercial Driver’s License is strongly preferred.
Able to travel long distances on short notice 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, responsible, and punctual, with excellent communication, people, and 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 and how to operate equipment efficiently.
Understand when to wear PPE and the proper use of company radios and maintenance and use of hand tools.
Able to receive and follow directions and work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
Able to work outdoors, frequently in inclement weather.
Team-oriented, self-motivated, customer-service-focused, ethical, and honest.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English ability.
Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Enforce safe work practices in accordance with company policies and procedures, and work safely while performing assigned tasks.
Schedule crews efficiently and assign their work; coordinate and inspect crew members’ work and ensure it is completed as planned.
Maintain required written and computer records, comply with reporting procedures, and complete company paperwork.
Assist fellow workers in meeting project objectives and readily accept accountability for crew availability.
Maintain good customer and public relations; communicate project issues, concerns, explanations, procedures, and techniques to customers.
Communicate work directives effectively to crew members and help ensure they can explain work practices to customers and property owners and obtain concurrence for necessary work.
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 safely and professionally; maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
Assist with visual observations and safety checks during vegetation-management and cleanup work.
Join storm-restoration efforts when needed and adapt to changes in plans and schedules.
Understand and adhere to the Line Clearance Contract with the Owner.
Use proper tools, safety equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE); inspect PPE and follow company safety rules and policies.
Participate in ongoing training to improve technical and leadership skills.
Perform the necessary tasks to complete the job and other related work as required.