Field Foreperson: Lead Crew, Safety & Training

Trees, Llc; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Foreperson to drive daily operations, coordinate crew activities, and enforce safety standards on job sites. The role involves training, mentoring, and monitoring performance to ensure timely completion of tasks for utility projects.

You will work with management to determine hiring needs, ensure safety protocols, and maintain strong customer relations. The position requires CDL, field mobility, and the ability to travel for storm work.

Qualifications

• Requires the 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 taking independent action without close supervision.
• Must have no fear of heights.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Due to the capacity of existing equipment, the weight of the employee should not exceed approximately 300 pounds.
• Must be able to travel for storm work.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the 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, judgement, 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, and responsibility for apparent property damage; refers controversial cases to the General Foreperson.
• Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to perform required work.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through the effective completion of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• May be delegated the authority to investigate incident reports, damage claims, etc., and to settle minor damage claims.
• Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew operation.
• Controls crew costs, including effective use of people-power, 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.
• Periodically furnishes reports on incidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, new employee follow-up, etc.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and safeguard the public from hazards. In emergencies, determines action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property.
• Inspects and makes or provides for necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment.
• Maintains good housekeeping on the truck and at work location.
• Responsible for DOT maintenance and inspection requirements on all required vehicles.
• Keeps informed regarding new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices, including EEO and AA policies. Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Independent action

No fear of heights

Driving ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's License

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Foreperson to drive daily operations, coordinate crew activities, and enforce safety standards on job sites. The role involves training, mentoring, and monitoring performance to ensure timely completion of tasks for utility projects.

You will work with management to determine hiring needs, ensure safety protocols, and maintain strong customer relations. The position requires CDL, field mobility, and the ability to travel for storm work.