Foreperson - Arcadia, LA
About The Position
The Foreperson is responsible for directing crew members and managing equipment daily. This role involves planning, assigning, and executing specific tasks safely and professionally, while supervising crew performance. The Foreperson will also be responsible for daily reporting using the AMS system for timesheets and billing, communicating with property owners regarding tree trimming or removal and herbicide application, and discussing access, power interruptions, and work details. Additionally, this role oversees equipment and material usage, ensures cleanup, and secures equipment and supplies on the truck. The Foreperson will assist in personnel management, maintain accurate records of time, equipment, and materials used, and uphold excellent customer relations. This position also includes accident reporting.
Requirements
- Two years’ experience in Vegetation Management.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Meets and demonstrates qualifications of all positions on a crew.
- Delegates work and take accountability for the performance of a crew.
- Ability to read and understand contract requirements.
- Knowledge of botanical and common names of trees and plants.
- Experience in safe operations and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Able to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
- Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.
- Must meet I-9 requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct crew members and manage equipment each day.
- Plan, assign, and execute specific tasks in a safe and professional manner to crew and supervise performance.
- Perform daily reporting using AMS system to submit timesheets and billing information.
- 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.
- Oversee equipment and material usage, and cleanup.
- Make sure all equipment and supplies are secure on the truck.
- Assist in personnel management.
- Keep accurate records of time, equipment, and material used.
- Maintain above standard customer relations.
- Accident Reporting.
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
