Foreperson - Niles, MI, USA

Xylem Tree Experts • Niles, MI

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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 work, promotes safe work practices, ensures job quality, communicates with customers and property owners, and maintains records and equipment. The Foreperson has no direct reports but directs crew members in preparing for each day’s work.

This safety-sensitive position requires passing a background check and drug screen as required for the job. The position is full-time and offers medical, vision, and dental health insurance, with the option to enroll in a 401(k). Additional compensation may include overtime or premium pay depending on position and eligibility. PTO eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Foreperson or Crew Leader in a similar role is required.
• Meet and demonstrate the qualifications of all positions on a crew.
• Follow verbal and written directives.
• Delegate work and take accountability for crew performance.
• Understand drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, and line equipment.
• Adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
• Maintain a driver's license and safely drive a company vehicle; a driver's license is required if hired for a driving position.
• Work outdoors in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Have the endurance to perform duties throughout a standard eight- or ten-hour day.
• Operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Pass a background check and drug screen as required for this safety-sensitive position.
• Meet I-9 work authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 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 efficient completion.
• Notify property owners about 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 work practices.
• Trim and remove trees using climbing equipment, lifts, or ground-based methods and saws; cut branches or trunk sections and lower 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 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental health insurance.
• Option to enroll in a 401(k).
• Additional compensation may include overtime, premium pay, or other applicable compensation, subject to position and eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position.

What This Job Offers

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