Lead Foreman - Tree Care & Utility Vegetation Hampton Roads

ISA Certified Arborist; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The General Foreperson coordinates crews, equipment, and materials for residential and commercial tree care projects in Hampton Roads, VA. This local role requires travel during storm restoration and does not offer relocation or per diem.

Must have 5+ years of relevant experience, including bucket truck operation, and prior crew-leader experience is preferred. This full-time position includes health insurance, a 401K, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must supervise the performance of individual employees and crews
• Must delegate work and take accountability for crew performance
• Must maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, and the general public
• Must be able to meet and demonstrate qualifications of all positions on a crew
• Must be able to travel throughout the week to assigned crew locations
• Must possess strong organizational skills
• Must have and maintain a Driver’s License and be able to safely drive a company vehicle
• Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others
• Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

Responsibilities

• Coordinate crew members, equipment, and supplies to complete jobs efficiently and profitably
• Ensure safety regulations are followed and enforce safe practices
• Dispatch crews promptly to job sites and monitor progress
• Train, supervise, and discipline employees as needed
• Maintain vehicle and equipment readiness and document maintenance needs
• Travel to different crew locations as required for storm restoration work

Skills

Crew supervision

Delegation

Communication

Travel readiness

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Safety awareness

First aid/CPR

Education

High School diploma or education equivalent

Job description

The General Foreperson coordinates crews, equipment, and materials for residential and commercial tree care projects in Hampton Roads, VA. This local role requires travel during storm restoration and does not offer relocation or per diem.

Must have 5+ years of relevant experience, including bucket truck operation, and prior crew-leader experience is preferred. This full-time position includes health insurance, a 401K, and PTO.