Foreman

Milhouse; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Sign-On & Stay Bonus Program

Career Pathway for Growth

Job summary

Milhouse is seeking a Foreman to lead vegetation management crews, ensure adherence to utility specifications and safety standards, and coordinate with the General Foreman. The role involves pre-inspections, planning labor and equipment, and maintaining project maps and records.

Candidates must have field vegetation management experience, be able to evaluate clearances, possess computer skills, and communicate across management levels.

Qualifications

• Must have field experience in vegetation management.
• Ability to evaluate circuit conditions and hours required to complete clearances to utility specifications.
• Must have computer knowledge.
• Must be able to communicate with various levels of field and management personnel and write reports.
• Must be able to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
• Must pass a background check and MVR; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead vegetation management crews.
• Ensure utility specifications are followed.
• Coordinate with General Foreman.
• Pre-inspect projects and develop management plans with labor and equipment resources.
• Maintain accurate project maps noting status, locations and dates.
• Inspect crews, hours, and shop locations; audit time sheets.
• Assist with customer notifications and complaints; conduct post-work critiques.
• Maintain inventory of tools and supplies to support crews.
• Coordinate activities with the General Foreperson and utility partners.
• This is a minimum 40 hour work week.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Field experience

Evaluate circuit conditions

Computer knowledge

Report writing

Communication

PPE compliance

Valid driver’s license

DOT certification

MVR check

Travel willingness

Job description

The role of Foreman works within and leads a vegetation management crew. The Foreman operates either a bucket truck or other machines, leads training and development of trimmers and grounds men. The foreman enforces safety and operational practices. This role assumes responsibility for maintenance and accuracy of attendance and safety records. The Foreman confers with customers, property owners and general public. The Foreman reports up to the General Foreman and must stay compliant with safety procedure as administered by the Safety Leader.

What You Will Do

• Leads vegetation management crews.
• Ensures utility specifications are followed.
• Coordinate with General Foreman.
• Pre-inspect projects and develop recommended management plans, matching labor and equipment resources to work and cost estimates.
• Maintain accurate project circuit maps noting project status, crew locations and estimated completion dates.
• Inspect crews, start/stop times and identification of project shop locations.
• Audit time sheets for accuracy.
• Assist with customer notifications and customer complaints.
• Preview work assignments and conduct post work critiques for each crew.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of tools and supplies to sufficiently support the compliment of assigned crews.
• Coordinate activities with the General Foreperson working with the utility to ensure customer’s requirements are achieved.
• This is a minimum 40 hour work week.
• Performs other duties as required.

What We Are Looking For

• Must have field experience as vegetation management crew member.
• Must have the ability to evaluate circuit conditions and hours required to complete required clearances to utility specifications.
• Must have computer knowledge.
• Must be able to communicate with various levels of field and management personnel and write reports.
• Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and the requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
• Must be able to traverse various terrains.
• Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Must be able to communicate and handle confrontations professionally.
• Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work).
• Must have knowledge of heavy equipment.
• Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
• Must be willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
• Ability to meet DOT medical certification requirements and obtain a valid DOT Medical Card within 2 weeks from start date.
• Must be able to pass a background check and Motor Vehicle Records Check (MVR).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Uses machines, tools, equipment, and work aides used include chainsaws, hydraulic tools, and hand tools as required.
• Must have transportation to and from the show up location.

At Milhouse, We're More Than Just a Place To Work - We're a Place To Grow, Thrive, And Be Celebrated.

Here’s How We Invest In You

• Competitive Base Salary - Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture.
• Sign-On & Stay Bonus Program - Join the team and earn bonus opportunities that reward both your successful start and continued commitment to Milhouse's growth and success.
• Career Pathway for Growth - A commitment to employee