Foreperson - Harrison, AR

Xylem Tree Experts•Harrison, AR

About The Position

The Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies to complete jobs according to contract specifications. This role directs daily crew activities, assigns and supervises tasks, plans work, and ensures that work is performed safely, professionally, and efficiently. The Foreperson also communicates with customers and property owners, oversees job-site cleanup and equipment readiness, inspects completed work, and keeps records of time, equipment, and materials used. The position involves hands-on line-clearance work, including trimming or removing trees, spraying stumps and brush, loading and unloading debris, and operating or servicing tools and equipment. The Foreperson conducts daily truck inspections and job briefings, addresses emergencies, and may perform storm-work duties, including out-of-town travel for storm restoration. This is a full-time position offering medical, vision, and dental insurance, with an option to enroll in a 401(k).

Requirements

Previous professional line-clearance experience as a climber, trimmer, or bucket operator.
Driver's license required; must be able to safely drive a company vehicle when hired for a driving position.
Must be able to meet and demonstrate the qualifications of all crew positions.
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 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 work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
Must meet I-9 work authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce safe practices and rules.
Direct crew members and manage equipment each day; assign tasks and supervise performance.
Plan and execute assigned work safely and professionally, organizing assignments for efficiency.
Notify property owners of work on their property, obtain permission where needed, and discuss access, power interruptions, and planned work with customers or property owners.
Ensure crew members wear personal protective equipment and follow safe practices.
Trim or remove trees using climbing equipment, a powered trimmer lift truck, or ground-based tools; cut branches or trunk sections and lower them safely with lines.
Spray stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth.
Load and unload logs, stumps, brush, and debris, and/or 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 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 report damaged equipment and supply needs to the General Foreperson.
Determine appropriate action in emergencies by eliminating hazards to life and property.
Perform storm-work duties as needed and travel out of town for storm restoration when needed.
Direct crew members in preparing the equipment, tools, and supplies needed for each day's work.