Lead Tree & Powerline Foreperson

ISA Certified Arborist; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

XKIG is seeking a General Foreperson to coordinate crews and equipment for efficient, safe project execution in the tree-trimming and restoration space. A CDL, 10+ years of experience, and line clearance exposure are required, with travel and Huntsville-area work expected.

The role emphasizes safety, supervision of personnel, and accountability for all tools and materials, with an outdoor-working environment and standard driving duties.

Qualifications

• Must be able to supervise the performance of individual employees and various crews’ performance.
• Must be able to delegate work and take accountability for the performance of a crew.
• Must maintain a professional and effective relationship 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

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Keep utility company representatives informed of crew members and equipment.
• Establish and monitor systems to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of all equipment and facilities.
• Prompt dispatch of crews to job sites.
• Teach all safety regulations to crew members and ensure 100% compliance on the safety regulations.
• Instruct employees how to operate all equipment and use materials safely.
• Ensure first aid equipment is readily available to crews at all times.
• Assist in filling out accident reports promptly and completely when needed and investigate cause(s) of accidents.
• Hire, train, and discipline employees.
• Determine workable hours and approve all time submitted by employees (chargeable and non-chargeable); Keeps non-chargeable hours and overtime to a minimum.
• Maintain good morale and handle basic grievances.
• Study and determine most efficient way to handle each job, considering such factors as location, season, crew availability, equipment, materials, etc.
• Use and transport materials and chemicals to avoid waste, loss and hazards.
• Control productivity of each crew member and utilize each tool and piece of equipment to its fullest.
• Ensure there are sufficient and appropriate materials and equipment to do each job.
• Accountable for all tools, equipment, safety devices, materials, and supplies.
• Store equipment and materials safely each night to avoid loss by theft vandalism, etc.
• Know operating conditions of all equipment; recommend and schedule replacement of maintenance in time to avoid a breakdown.
• Know proper and complete operation of each piece of equipment and ensure crew members use the right equipment for each job.
• Ensure that all drivers possess the proper driving card and are approved to drive for the vehicle they operate.
• Ensure that all employees have the proper certifications and qualifications for their positions and the equipment they operate.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Skills

Supervise crews

Delegation

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Communication

Storm restoration travel

Job description

XKIG is seeking a General Foreperson to coordinate crews and equipment for efficient, safe project execution in the tree-trimming and restoration space. A CDL, 10+ years of experience, and line clearance exposure are required, with travel and Huntsville-area work expected.

The role emphasizes safety, supervision of personnel, and accountability for all tools and materials, with an outdoor-working environment and standard driving duties.