Field Foreperson - Utility Vegetation & Crew Lead

ISA Certified Arborist; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

XKIG is seeking a Foreperson to coordinate crews and equipment for vegetation management projects in the United States. You will direct tasks, ensure safety, and maintain quality per contract specifications while communicating with property owners about access and scope.

The role requires guiding crews, managing daily operations, and ensuring paperwork, timekeeping, and inspections are completed accurately in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Must 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 understand drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Must be able to adjust to field requirements and take independent action.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate crew, equipment, and supplies to complete jobs per contract specs.
• Direct crew members and manage equipment daily.
• Assign tasks and supervise performance.
• Plan and execute work safely and professionally.
• Organize job assignments for efficiency.
• Notify property owners and obtain access permissions.
• Ensure PPE and safety practices are followed.
• Trim or remove trees using appropriate methods and equipment.
• Load/unload materials and operate chipper as needed.
• Maintain time, equipment, and material records.
• Inspect work and notify customers on completion.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Team supervision

Field problem solving

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

XKIG is seeking a Foreperson to coordinate crews and equipment for vegetation management projects in the United States. You will direct tasks, ensure safety, and maintain quality per contract specifications while communicating with property owners about access and scope.

The role requires guiding crews, managing daily operations, and ensuring paperwork, timekeeping, and inspections are completed accurately in a fast-paced outdoor environment.