Foreperson - Presque Isle, ME
About The Position
The Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies in order to complete all jobs according to contract specifications. Must have active CDL. Essential Functions Always follow and enforce safe practices and rules Direct crew members and manage equipment each day Assign specific tasks to crew members and supervise performance Plan and execute the assigned work and tasks in a safe and professional manner Organize job assignments so that work is completed as efficiently as possible Notify private property owners of presence on property; obtain permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and/or apply herbicides; discuss issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, etc. with customer and/or property owner Ensure crew members wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe practices on the job Trim and/or remove trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or work from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc.; cuts branches or trunk sections and ropes or lowers them to the ground 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 feeds brush into a powered chipper Designate break and lunch time Direct cleanup of the job site and make sure all equipment and supplies are secured on the truck Inspect the work performed to job specifications then notify customer that work has been completed Keep accurate records of time, equipment, and material used Complete daily truck inspection; conduct job briefings as specified by federal law Re-stock needed supplies on truck and perform routine maintenance on equipment or inform General Foreperson of damaged equipment and needed supplies Determine action to take in emergency situations by eliminating hazards to life and property Perform duties for storm work as needed.
Requirements
- Active CDL
- Meet and demonstrate qualifications of all positions on a crew
- Follow verbal or written directives
- Delegate work and take accountability for crew performance
- Understand drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
- Adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision
- Maintain a Driver’s License and be able to safely drive a company vehicle
- Work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
- Obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
- Maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position
- Effectively communicate with others
- Endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day
- Operate and service all required tools and equipment
- Travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed
- Meet I-9 requirements
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred
- High School diploma or education equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Follow and enforce safe practices and rules
- Direct crew members and manage equipment each day
- Assign specific tasks to crew members and supervise performance
- Plan and execute assigned work and tasks safely and professionally
- Organize job assignments for efficient completion
- Notify private property owners of presence on property and obtain permission for tree trimming/removal or herbicide application
- Discuss issues such as access, power interruption, and work to be done with customers/property owners
- Ensure crew members wear PPE and follow safe practices
- Trim and/or remove trees using various climbing and ground-based methods
- Spray stumps and brush to prevent further growth
- Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris
- Feed brush into a powered chipper
- Designate break and lunch times
- Direct cleanup of job sites and ensure equipment/supplies are secured
- Inspect work performed to job specifications and notify customer of completion
- Keep accurate records of time, equipment, and material used
- Complete daily truck inspections
- Conduct job briefings as specified by federal law
- Re-stock needed supplies on truck
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment or inform General Foreperson of damaged equipment and needed supplies
- Determine action to take in emergency situations by eliminating hazards to life and property
- Perform duties for storm work as needed
Benefits
- Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental
- Option for enrollment in a 401K
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
