Lead Foreman

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Clearfield (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

Diversity-friendly hiring

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service is seeking a Lead Foreman to supervise vegetation management crews, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality work across multiple sites. The role requires coordinating crews, equipment, and materials, while coaching team members on safety and procedures.

Travel and site visits are a regular part of the job, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and customer relations. CDL and herbicide licenses are a plus, and the company promotes a drug-free workplace and equal

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise vegetation crews to meet safety, efficiency and quality standards.
• Coordinate labor, equipment and materials for on-site work.
• Mentor crew leaders on safety practices, procedures and reporting.
• Promote licensing and professional development within the team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and mobilize labor, equipment, materials and tools for on-site work.
• Instruct crew leaders in scheduling, processes and locations.
• Visit worksites to ensure standards, safety and productivity.
• Coordinate with foresters/inspectors to clarify work specs and address issues.
• Respond to customer or property owner complaints and coordinate permissions.
• Monitor material use and crew mobilization during storm response.
• Operate or oversee heavy clearing equipment and safety protocols.
• Maintain records for labor, equipment, inventory and incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Scheduling

Training

Communication

Tools

CDL License

Herbicide License

Job description

Lead Foreman are responsible to supervise and coordinate the activities of vegetation management crews to ensure that their work is safe, efficient and meets quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Direction and Oversight

Prepares project for work, andassures that work is completed in the most efficient and productive way possible.

• Schedules/mobilizes labor, equipment, material and tools to be on site when needed
• Instructs Crew Leaders in work scheduling, processes, procedures, locations, etc.
• Makes frequent work site visits to inspect work in progress and ensure it conforms to standards; and to monitor productivity and safety
• Works together with utility foresters/inspectors to clarify work specifications, coordinate work audits/inspections and address customers issues.
• Coordinates permissioning process (where appropriate)
• Responds to customer or property owner complaints
• Monitors material consumption
• Organizes and coordinates crew mobilization and dispatch activity during storm-damage response
• Experience operating heavy clearing equipment

Work Site Safety

Takes lead role in safety to ensure the well being of employees, customers and the public.

• Coaches and mentors crew leaders in their front-line safety roles, including enforcement of required safety practices like personal protective equipment; traffic/public control; emergency response; job site safety communications; and equipment safety.
• Assures that employees receive training and guidance in work procedures needed to perform well in their jobs, and that work assignments are compatible with skill levels and abilities.
• Identifies and acknowledges positive and safe employee work practices. Provides feedback on at-risk behaviors, and makes immediate correction.
• Works with crew leaders to assure that employees have the appropriate safety equipment to perform job tasks.
• Leads investigation of accidents/incidents, and takes remedial action as required; in serious or catastrophic cases, assists Safety Department with post-accident investigation.

Training and development

• Works with Crew Leaders to ensure that skill verification is conducted to assess new hires and support skill-based rate increases
• Ensures that employees receive training to prepare for job assignments, including new hire orientation and job‑specific training
• Appraises performance of direct reports to communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback as a means for improvement
• Encourages professionalism and pride in profession by promoting appropriate licensing and professional designation programs, and participation in professional associations and profession-related activities

Communication

• Communicates with employees about the Company’s values and vision. Interprets and explains company policies and procedures. Ensures Crew Leaders carry chain of communication to next level.
• Acts as a link to the corporate office for employees on administrative issues, requests for information and other work‑related questions.
• Responds to employee needs and concerns quickly and confidentially.

Discipline and conflict resolution

• Mediates employee conflict in the best interests of the employees, and the overall best interests of the organization
• Administers corrective action program.

Leadership

• Serves as a role model for professional behavior, and leads by example
• Provides motivation needed to meet safety, efficiency and quality standards.

Administrative Functions

• Maintains records and documentation related to man‑hours; equipment and tool use; material inventory and storage; accident/incident reports; property‑related permission and permits; customer records; labor disputes; and other job‑specific records.
• Works together with Billing Department, as directed by supervisor, to ensure accurate and timely billing to customer
• Reviews and verifies weekly timesheets, and approves extraordinary expenses

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and the ability to use computers and related technology to perform fundamental tasks ; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

CDL License and Herbicide License is a plus.

Rate of Pay: Varies depending upon Skills and Experience.

Work Area: Travel could be required based on which line or work is scheduled. Could also be asked to assist other areas. Candidates must be flexible to travel when called upon since work locations are subject to change upon short notice based on contract demands.

- Shippensburg, Altoona, Middletown, Johnstown, Indiana, State College, Lewistown, Punxsutawney, Clearfield, Deep creek Md

Penn Line Tree Service is a multi‑state specialty contractor based in Scottdale, PA. Our tree division, which specializes in line clearance work, employs over 1300 employees who work on a year round basis. You can locate more information on our website at www.pennline.com.

We are a Drug‑Free Workplace.

We encourage minorities and females to apply.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: [phone] ext:151

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