Field Foreperson — CDL Required

Asplundh Careers; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Foreperson for our crew. The role involves planning, coordinating, and assigning daily field work after receiving orders, plus supervising crew safety training and customer communications.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety practices, managing records, and controlling crew costs, with opportunities to liaise with property owners. A CDL is required; pre-employment screenings may apply, and a competitive hourly wage is offered.

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Must have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Must have organization skills and be able to multi-task.
• Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Due to the capacity of existing equipment, the weight of the employee should not exceed approximately 300 pounds.
• Must have no fear of heights.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Line Clearance Supervisor.
• Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
• Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies and conducts safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Discusses with property owner/customer issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, responsibility for apparent damage to property; refers controversial cases to the General Foreperson.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective completion of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Maintains accurate records, timesheets and reports related to the performance of the crew operation.
• Controls crew costs, including effective use of peoplepower, work methods, operation of equipment, etc.
• Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs and distribution, etc.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Independent action

CDL required

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Foreperson for our crew. The role involves planning, coordinating, and assigning daily field work after receiving orders, plus supervising crew safety training and customer communications.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety practices, managing records, and controlling crew costs, with opportunities to liaise with property owners. A CDL is required; pre-employment screenings may apply, and a competitive hourly wage is offered.