Foreman

NPS; Loveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NPS is hiring for a Forman role in Loveland, Ohio, responsible for crew management during tree work. The Forman will oversee daily tasks, ensure safety protocols are followed, facilitate communication within the team, and handle logistic needs such as hotel arrangements. Candidates should be proactive in managing crew expectations and demonstrating commitment to safety and efficiency. This role requires a good understanding of tree work and equipment management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre and post-work meetings with crew members.
• Monitor and enhance crew moral and set goals.
• Identify hazards and maintain safety at the job site.
• Ensure clear daily paperwork and communication with the crew.
• Organize logistics including hotel booking and transportation.

Job description

Forman Responsibilities

• Production
  • Job Flow
    • Pre and Post work meetings including daily tasks for all crew members and a map of the work
    • Pivots based off job changes
    • Daily crew expectations and goals
    • Take photos of damaged items before proceeding with any tree work
    • Avoid turf and property damage
  • Moral
    • Gauge moral and see how the crew is doing
    • Set goals for each guy per trip and try to incorporate them into the daily tasks
• Safety
  • Hazard ID (Powerlines, Cracks, holes, pedestrians, bus stops, etc)
  • Keep roads, homes and job clean
  • Location for job information and paperwork
  • Keep residents and crew members safe at all times
  • Make sure crew is always wearing work supplied helmets, shirts, and chainsaw pants at all times
• Communication
  • Daily Paperwork
    • Clean and readable PDF’s with proper heading
    • Daily sheet
    • Site Map
    • Job Briefing
    • Damage report
    • Receipt tracking for all expenses
    • Inventory
    • Tree Plotter data uploads daily
    • If a tree cannot be completed, make sure you add a description and a photo why
    • Take a completed picture roughly 10-15’ away to get some surroundings in the photo
    • Add before/after photos of any damages before and after the work
    • CM Communication
    • Introduction- Review the scope of work and your job plan
    • Daily- review the job plan before and after the day is over
    • Notify immediately before and after any damages where work is taking place
    • Guage CM moral and report to GF if anything changes
    • End of job review- Drive them around, CLEAN TRUCK
    • CM sign off
• Logistics
  • Hotel booking for all crew members
  • Dump site expense awareness and affordable dump searching
  • Crew member transportation to and from the airport
  • Inventory used over the trip and what is needed for the next trip
  • Clean/Organize trailer
  • Crew vehicles and equipment need to be cleaned inside and out
• Equipment
  • Daily inspections
  • Daily greasing and fluid checks
  • Repairs and handling repairs of equipment