Lead Tree Crew Foreman - Utility & Safety

Xylem Tree Experts; Myersville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

XKIG is seeking a Foreperson to coordinate crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies for tree removal and line clearance projects in Maryland. Prior experience as a climber, trimmer, or bucket operator is required, with CDL preferred.

The role emphasizes safety, customer communication, and efficient job execution on all assignments. The position involves directing daily work, maintaining records, ensuring PPE compliance, and performing duties for storm-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred
• Ability to plan and direct crew operations safely
• Knowledge of PPE and safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Always follow and enforce safe practices and rules
• Direct crew members and manage equipment each day
• Assign specific tasks to crew members and supervise performance
• Plan and execute the assigned work and tasks in a safe and professional manner
• Organize job assignments so that work is completed as efficiently as possible
• Notify private property owners of presence on property; obtain permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and/or apply herbicides; discuss issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, etc. with customer and/or property owner
• Ensure crew members wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe practices on the job
• Trim and/or remove trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or work from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc.; cuts branches or trunk sections and ropes or lowers them to the ground with lines
• Spray stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a powered chipper
• Designate break and lunch time
• Direct cleanup of the job site and make sure all equipment and supplies are secured on the truck Inspect the work performed to job specifications then notify customer that work has been completed
• Keep accurate records of time, equipment, and material used
• Complete daily truck inspection; conduct job briefings as specified by federal law
• Re-stock needed supplies on truck and perform routine maintenance on equipment or inform General Foreperson of damaged equipment and needed supplies
• Determine action to take in emergency situations by eliminating hazards to life and property
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

Skills

Line clearance experience

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Education

High School diploma or education equivalent

Job description

XKIG is seeking a Foreperson to coordinate crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies for tree removal and line clearance projects in Maryland. Prior experience as a climber, trimmer, or bucket operator is required, with CDL preferred.

The role emphasizes safety, customer communication, and efficient job execution on all assignments. The position involves directing daily work, maintaining records, ensuring PPE compliance, and performing duties for storm-related tasks.