Operations Leadership Trainee

Jobtailor; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Michigan seeks a candidate to develop leadership in field operations and vegetation management. You will progressively assume roles from Crew Leader to Supervisor while working with experienced teams in diverse field environments.

The role emphasizes safety, customer coordination, and hands-on learning through planning, observations and training across operations and corporate functions. Travel and certifications are part of development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership potential and genuine interest in developing a career in field Operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; listen, learn, ask questions, build relationships.
• Willingness to learn from hands-on field experience and obtain industry certifications as development progresses.

Responsibilities

• Develop a pipeline of talent for future Operations leadership needs.
• Progressively learn three levels of operational leadership: Crew Leader, General Foreperson and Supervisor.
• Learn field operations and utility vegetation management fundamentals.
• Work alongside experienced operational leaders and field teams.
• Support safe, efficient and high-quality vegetation management operations.
• Participate in work planning, crew and jobsite observations, safety activities and operational reviews.
• Build skills to coach and support employees, communicate expectations and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Learn to manage production, customers, equipment, documentation and business results.
• Partner with Operations and corporate functions including Safety, Training, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition.
• Participate in internal and external technical, operational, business and leadership training.
• Travel for field exposure, storm response and leadership development.
• Develop front-line crew leadership, multi-crew leadership, production oversight, customer coordination, safety leadership and operational administration.
• Build supervisor-level accountability for customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, business development exposure and territory leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Leadership

Operational Administration

Customer Coordination

Field Operations Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Develop a pipeline of talent for future Operations leadership needs


• Progressively learn three levels of operational leadership: Crew Leader, General Foreperson and Supervisor


• Learn field operations and utility vegetation management fundamentals


• Work alongside experienced operational leaders and field teams


• Support safe, efficient and high-quality vegetation management operations


• Participate in work planning, crew and jobsite observations, safety activities and operational reviews


• Build skills to coach and support employees, communicate expectations and contribute to a positive team environment


• Learn to manage production, customers, equipment, documentation and business results


• Partner with Operations and corporate functions including Safety, Training, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition


• Participate in internal and external technical, operational, business and leadership training


• Travel for field exposure, storm response and leadership development


• Develop front-line crew leadership, multi-crew leadership, production oversight, customer coordination, safety leadership and operational administration


• Build supervisor-level accountability for customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, business development exposure and territory leadership

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership potential and genuine interest in developing a career in field Operations


• Leadership experience from the military, school, work, athletics, community involvement or other relevant settings is valued


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to listen, learn, ask questions and build relationships


• Self-motivated, adaptable and willing to learn from hands-on field experience


• Safety-minded with sound judgment and willingness to speak up


• Organized, forward-thinking and capable of managing multiple priorities


• Comfort working in outdoor environments and around field operations


• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to operate a vehicle on behalf of the Company


• High school diploma or GED required


• Ability and willingness to obtain relevant industry certifications as development progresses


• Ability to work in varying weather and terrain and visit active jobsites


• Ability to travel, including overnight or extended stays as needed


• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in accordance with Lewis, customer, OSHA and ANSI requirements


• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach and perform repetitive keystrokes regularly


• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs and lift or move up to 25 lbs.


• Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures and moderate to loud noise levels

Core Competencies

Demonstrates leadership potential and a commitment to developing operational skills in field environments, with a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Capable of managing multiple priorities while fostering a positive team atmosphere and building strong relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership Experience


• Safety Leadership


• Operational Administration


• Customer Coordination


• Field Operations Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Operational Leadership


• Production Oversight


• Utility Vegetation Management


• Jobsite Observations


• Work Planning

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication


• Interpersonal Skills


• Self-Motivated


• Adaptable


• Organized

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License


• Industry Certifications

Industry Keywords

• Safety Compliance


• Field Operations


• Vegetation Management


• Crew Leadership


• Regulatory Compliance