Foreperson - Lakeland, FL, USA Lakeland, FL

Xylem Tree Experts • Lakeland, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies to complete jobs according to contract specifications. The role directs crew members and manages equipment, assigns and supervises tasks, plans work safely and professionally, and organizes assignments for efficient completion. The Foreperson communicates with customers and property owners about site access, planned work, and related issues, and obtains permission before entering private property to trim or remove trees or apply herbicides.

The Foreperson ensures crews use personal protective equipment and follow safe practices. Duties include trimming and removing trees using climbing equipment, lift trucks, and powered or hand tools; spraying stumps and brush; loading and unloading debris and operating brush chippers; directing breaks and job-site cleanup; checking completed work against specifications; maintaining time, equipment, and materials records; conducting daily truck inspections and job briefings; replenishing supplies; and maintaining equipment or reporting damage and supply needs. The role also responds to emergencies and performs storm work as needed.

The Foreperson has no direct reports but directs crew members in preparing the equipment, tools, and supplies needed for daily work. This safety-sensitive position requires a background check and drug screen. Applicants must meet I-9 work authorization requirements; the employer participates in E-Verify. The employer states that duties may change and that reasonable accommodation is available during the application or hiring process.

Requirements

• Must have an active CDL.
• Must be able to meet and demonstrate the qualifications of all positions on a crew.
• 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 have and maintain a driver’s license and safely drive a company vehicle; a driver’s license must be maintained 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 is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce safe 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 private property owners of the crew’s presence, obtain permission for work, and discuss access, power interruptions, and planned work with customers or property owners.
• Ensure crew members wear PPE and follow safe practices.
• Trim or remove trees using climbing equipment, lift trucks, or ground-based tools; cut and lower branches or trunk sections.
• Spray stumps and brush 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 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.
• Direct crew members in preparing the equipment, tools, and supplies needed for each day’s work.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental.
• Option to enroll in a 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO); eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position and may differ for union hires.

What This Job Offers

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