Foreperson

Townsend Corporation; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Townsend Tree Service in Terre Haute, IN is seeking a Foreperson to coordinate operations and lead a tree crew. You will manage daily work, interpret orders, and communicate with the General Foreperson to ensure safety and efficiency on site.

The ideal candidate will have organized leadership, strong communication, and the ability to enforce safety practices. A valid driver's license is required, with DOT/ CDL considerations as applicable, and a high school level education or equivalent is

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• May be required to pass a DOT physical examination to obtain a CDL.
• Legal to work in the United States.
• 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required.
• Conversational knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates operations and oversees tree crew personnel.
• Provides management and leadership to a tree crew while performing assigned jobs.
• Communicates with the General Foreperson daily regarding all aspects of the job.
• Receives and interprets orders for tree trimming and spraying.
• Plans and lays out daily work for the crew.
• Assigns work for individual crew members and directs crews in performing work.
• Enforces safe work practices per company policy and OSHA standards.
• Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to crew operations.
• Inspects and/or provides repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment.
• Conducts field training and retraining for crews.

Job description

Have a Calling for Above and Beyond Service?

You’d fit right in with this team. Get to know why great careers begin at Townsend Tree Service. We offer full-time employees competitive compensation and a variety of voluntary benefits including comprehensive health and wellness plans, retirement plans with company match, paid time off, paid holidays and opportunities for advancement.

Townsend Tree Service is the largest business unit of a family-run company decades in the making. With our Utility Contractor‚ Tree Service Company Accreditation from the Tree Care Industry Association and our Certified Treecare Safety Professionals and International Society of Arboriculture certified arborists on staff, we bring with us the credibility and experience to be a leader in our industry.

Yet our company isn’t just built on years of tree service expertise. It’s also built on a commitment to a people-first culture‚ the people on our team, the people we serve and the people who live in the areas we service. And we’re always looking for new teammates who embody what we’re all about.

It All Comes Back to Our Values

There isn’t a member of our team who doesn’t live and work by our values. Each of us is responsible for ensuring accountability in our actions, having integrity in our work, providing excellent service, prioritizing safety and demonstrating character in our work ethic.

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Position:Foreperson

Location: Terre Haute, IN

Job Id:1138

# of Openings:1

Position Summary

A Foreperson coordinates operations and oversees tree crew personnel. This position provides management and leadership to a tree crew while performing assigned jobs. The Foreperson communicates with the General Foreperson daily regarding all aspects of the job.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Receives and interprets orders for tree trimming and spraying from the General Foreperson
• Plans and lays out daily work for the crew
• Assigns work for individual crew members and directs crews in performing work
• Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies
• Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew operations
• Inspects and/or provides repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment
• Conducts field training/retraining and instructs crews on new or revised job units
• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

What You'll Bring to the Team

Operate and service all required tools and equipment

Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to
Operation of stump grinders, chippers, chipper trucks, bucket trucks, and other tree-related equipment

May be required to pass a DOT physical examination to obtain the appropriate CDL

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements

Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities

• Organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Meet all physical requirements of the position
• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
• 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• High School Diploma, GED, or HSE
• Conversational knowledge of the Spanish language

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.

The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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