Foreperson CDL required - Longview, TX

Xylem Tree Experts • Longview, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies to complete jobs according to contract specifications. The role directs daily crew activities, assigns tasks, organizes work, and ensures work is completed safely, professionally, and efficiently. The Foreperson also communicates with customers and property owners about work on their property, access, power interruptions, and completed work.

The position involves performing and supervising tree trimming and removal, stump and brush treatment, loading and chipping debris, job-site cleanup, equipment inspections and maintenance, and recordkeeping. The Foreperson conducts job briefings, ensures crew members use required personal protective equipment, and takes appropriate action in emergencies. Storm restoration duties and out-of-town travel may be required.

The Foreperson has no direct reports but directs crew members in preparing the equipment, tools, and supplies needed for each day’s work. Applicants must meet the job’s driving requirements, pass a background check and drug screen, and meet I-9 work authorization requirements. This is a full-time position. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, an optional 401(k), and PTO eligibility and accrual according to position and employment terms.

Requirements

• Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent education is preferred.
• Must be able to meet and demonstrate the qualifications of all positions on a crew.
• Must be able to follow verbal or written directives, 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 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 travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen as required for the job.
• Must meet I-9 work authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce safe work practices and rules.
• Direct crew members and manage equipment each day; assign tasks and supervise performance.
• Plan and carry out assigned work safely and professionally, organizing assignments for efficiency.
• Notify property owners about work on their property, obtain permission for tree work or herbicide application, and discuss access, power interruptions, and planned work with customers or owners.
• Ensure crew members wear personal protective equipment and follow safe practices.
• Trim or remove trees using climbing equipment, lifts, or ground-based tools; cut and lower branches or trunk sections.
• 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.
• Set 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.
• Respond to emergencies by taking action to eliminate 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance for medical, vision, and dental.
• Optional enrollment in a 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO); eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position, and details are provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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