General Foreperson

Townsend Tree Service•Evansville, IN

12d

About The Position

The General Foreperson provides hands-on leadership and is responsible for scheduling, planning, coordinating, and supervising tree crews. This position is also responsible for assisting in cost control, ensuring workplace safety, and consistent and fair application of all company employment policies. The General Foreperson is a first-line manager and key customer interface. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

Requirements

Three (3) or more years of directly related experience
Two (2) or more years of experience in a Group Lead/Supervisory role
Knowledge of established industry hazards, standards, practices, procedures, and techniques
Qualified to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Certification
Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record per Company policy
Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to problem solve
Meet all physical requirements of the position
Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

CDL (Class B Minimum)
Herbicide Applicator's License in one or more states
Conversational knowledge of the Spanish language

Responsibilities

Understands equipment operations, work processes, and safety procedures for employee training
Identifies needs for employee training and ensures training is completed and up to date
Maintains adherence to company safety policies, standards, and good practices
Ensures completion of safety and hazard assessments and establishes work zones and traffic control
Conducts safety and other informational or educational meetings
Participates in incident investigations
Ensures timely responses, actions, and corrections to safety issues
Reads and understands charts, orders, schedules, contracts, drawings, and other records
Plan and establish work schedules (including required overtime), assignments, and sequences
Arranges for notification and permission to complete work
Recommends additions and releasing of personnel as required to maintain the schedule
Inventories and obtains supplies, materials, and equipment in compliance with company policies
Inspects vehicles, machinery, equipment, and tools
Communicates repairs to the supervisor and corporate office and ensures repairs are completed
Oversees execution of work by employees and ensures work meets specifications
Communicates with serviced customers to ensure customer satisfaction
Evaluates and attends to customer errors, complaints, and concerns to provide resolution
Interviews and hire employees in compliance with company guidelines and procedures
Supervises the activities of assigned employees, assesses competency and capability
Takes appropriate action and disciplinary Measures to deal with performance concerns
Maintains positive employee relations with and between employees
Stimulates maximum efficiency and productivity of employees
Keeps records of employment matters and reports to the supervisor on issues, progress, and delays
Transmits all information and documentation to employees promptly
Submits all documentation to the supervisor and corporate office in an accurate and timely manner