Field Operations Leader in Training

Jobtailor; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Michigan seeks a candidate to develop leadership in field operations and vegetation management. You will progressively assume roles from Crew Leader to Supervisor while working with experienced teams in diverse field environments.

The role emphasizes safety, customer coordination, and hands-on learning through planning, observations and training across operations and corporate functions. Travel and certifications are part of development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership potential and genuine interest in developing a career in field Operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; listen, learn, ask questions, build relationships.
• Willingness to learn from hands-on field experience and obtain industry certifications as development progresses.

Responsibilities

• Develop a pipeline of talent for future Operations leadership needs.
• Progressively learn three levels of operational leadership: Crew Leader, General Foreperson and Supervisor.
• Learn field operations and utility vegetation management fundamentals.
• Work alongside experienced operational leaders and field teams.
• Support safe, efficient and high-quality vegetation management operations.
• Participate in work planning, crew and jobsite observations, safety activities and operational reviews.
• Build skills to coach and support employees, communicate expectations and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Learn to manage production, customers, equipment, documentation and business results.
• Partner with Operations and corporate functions including Safety, Training, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition.
• Participate in internal and external technical, operational, business and leadership training.
• Travel for field exposure, storm response and leadership development.
• Develop front-line crew leadership, multi-crew leadership, production oversight, customer coordination, safety leadership and operational administration.
• Build supervisor-level accountability for customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, business development exposure and territory leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Leadership

Operational Administration

Customer Coordination

Field Operations Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jobtailor in Michigan seeks a candidate to develop leadership in field operations and vegetation management. You will progressively assume roles from Crew Leader to Supervisor while working with experienced teams in diverse field environments.

The role emphasizes safety, customer coordination, and hands-on learning through planning, observations and training across operations and corporate functions. Travel and certifications are part of development.