Lead Foreman

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

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. seeks a Lead Foreman to supervise vegetation management crews, coordinating work in the field to ensure safety, efficiency, and high-quality results.

The role involves directing crew leaders, scheduling labor and equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards across multiple sites. The position requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to train and mentor staff while maintaining project timelines and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise vegetation management crews to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality standards.
• Schedule labor, equipment, and materials for sites.
• Instruct crew leaders on scheduling and procedures.
• Monitor progress with site visits to maintain standards and safety.
• Coordinate with foresters/inspectors on work specs and inspections.
• Lead safety training and enforce PPE and safety practices.
• Mentor crew leaders on safety roles and training requirements.
• Communicate company policies and ensure chain of communication to the next level.
• Mediate conflicts and administer corrective actions as needed.
• Provide leadership and motivation to meet safety, efficiency, and quality goals.

Skills

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.

Manages Personnel

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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