Lead Field Operations — Utility Vegetation Management

Jobtailor; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a proven Operations leader with utility vegetation management or related field experience to drive safety, production, and customer outcomes across field teams. You will oversee crews, coordinate with customers, and provide strategic leadership for operating regions.

The role emphasizes workforce planning, talent development, and strong relationship-building with customers and partners to deliver reliable service and business results.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field employees and multiple crews.
• Utility vegetation management or related field-operations experience.
• Strong safety leadership and commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers, employees and operational partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple crews with responsibility for safety, production, quality and employee development.
• Oversee field operations, customer coordination and day-to-day execution.
• Provide broader operational leadership including General Foreperson oversight and contracts accountability.
• Develop leadership opportunities across the organization by partnering with Talent Acquisition.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Employee Development

Operational Performance

Workforce Planning

Relationship Building

Strong Communication

Tools

PPE

OSHA Standards

ANSI Standards

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a proven Operations leader with utility vegetation management or related field experience to drive safety, production, and customer outcomes across field teams. You will oversee crews, coordinate with customers, and provide strategic leadership for operating regions.

The role emphasizes workforce planning, talent development, and strong relationship-building with customers and partners to deliver reliable service and business results.