Bucket/Foreperson: Chattanooga, TN

ISA Certified Arborist; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ISA Certified Arborist is seeking a bucket foreperson to coordinate crew members, equipment, and supplies for tree-trimming and removal projects. The role requires climbing ability, valid driver's license, and at least three years of bucket experience, with a focus on safety and efficiency on job sites.

You will direct daily crew activities, manage equipment, and ensure all work complies with contract specifications while maintaining high safety standards and proper PPE usage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Must have and maintain a Driver’s License and be able to safely drive a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies to complete jobs per contract specifications.
• Direct crew members and manage equipment daily to ensure efficient work.
• Assign tasks to crew members and supervise performance.
• Plan and execute work safely and professionally.
• Notify property owners and obtain access permissions for trimming/removal and herbicide application.
• Ensure PPE use and safe practices on site.
• Trim or remove trees using climbing methods or ground-based equipment.

Skills

Driver's License

Tree Climbing

Team Leadership

Safety Compliance

Equipment Operation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Bucket/Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies in order to complete all jobs according to contract specifications. MUST have valid Driver's license. Must have 3 years of bucket exp., MUST be able to climb AND cut trees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Foreperson has no direct reports, but directs crew members to prepare equipment, tools, and supplies necessary for each day’s work.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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