Foreperson - Obion, TN

Xylem Tree Experts•Obion, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies in order to complete all jobs according to contract specifications. This role requires a driver's license, with a CDL preferred, and at least one year of previous professional experience in line clearance. The Foreperson is responsible for ensuring safe practices, directing crew members, managing equipment, assigning tasks, planning and executing work, and organizing job assignments for efficiency. They also interact with property owners, ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), perform tree trimming and removal, apply herbicides, and manage site cleanup. Daily truck inspections, job briefings, equipment maintenance, and emergency response are also key duties. The Foreperson may also be required to perform duties for storm work as needed.

Requirements

Driver's license is required
Must have at least one year previous professional experience in line clearance
Must be able to meet and demonstrate 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 the performance of a crew
Must be able to understand drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
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
Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
Must have and maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position
Must be able to effectively communicate with others
Must have endurance necessary 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 meet I-9 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 education equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

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