Foreperson - Woburn, MA

Xylem Tree Experts • Woburn, MA

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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 and supervises tasks, organizes work efficiently, and ensures work is performed safely and professionally. The Foreperson communicates with customers and property owners about access, interruptions, and work to be performed; oversees tree trimming and removal, herbicide application, debris handling, and job-site cleanup; and verifies that completed work meets specifications.

The position also involves maintaining job and equipment records, inspecting trucks, conducting job briefings, restocking supplies, and performing routine equipment maintenance or reporting damaged equipment and supply needs. The Foreperson responds to emergencies and performs storm-work duties as needed, including travel out of town for storm restoration. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring successful completion of a background check and drug screen. The position is full-time and offers medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) enrollment option, and PTO eligibility subject to position-specific timelines.

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 capable of adjusting to field requirements and taking 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 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.

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 when needed, and discuss access, power interruptions, and work to be performed with customers or property owners.
• Ensure crew members wear personal protective equipment and follow safe practices.
• Trim and remove trees using climbing equipment, lift trucks, 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 trucks with 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 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 inform the General Foreperson of damaged equipment and needed supplies.
• Determine actions in emergency situations to eliminate 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.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental health insurance benefits.
• Option to enroll in a 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO), with eligibility and accrual timelines varying by position; details are provided during hiring and may vary for union hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed