Tree Trimmer Foreperson: Lead Field Crew & Safety

Utilities Service, LLC; Kalispell (MT); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Résumé du poste

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Kalispell, MT is seeking a Trimmer/Climber Foreperson to supervise daily line-clearing crews, coordinate tasks with management, and enforce safety protocols on all job sites.

You will train crew members, troubleshoot field issues, communicate with property owners, and maintain accurate records while controlling costs and ensuring quality work. A valid driver’s license and ability to work at heights are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Understands drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Capable of adjusting to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
• Able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Willing to pay union dues.

Responsabilités

• Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Supervisor.
• Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
• Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specify and conducts safety training following company policies and procedures.
• Discusses with property owner/customer issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, responsibility for apparent property damage; refers controversial cases to the General Foreperson.
• Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to perform required work.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective completion of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• May be delegated the authority to investigate incident reports, damage claims, etc., and to settle minor damage claims.
• Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew operation.
• Controls crew costs, including effective use of people power, work methods, operation of equipment, etc.
• Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs and distribution, etc.
• Periodically furnishes reports on incidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, new employee follow–up, etc.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and safeguard the public from hazards.
• In emergencies, determines the action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property.
• Inspects and makes or provides for necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment.
• Maintains good housekeeping on the truck and at the work location.
• Responsible for DOT maintenance and inspection requirements on all required vehicles.
• Keeps informed regarding new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices, including EEO and AA policies.
• Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Carries out Trimmer/Climber Tasks as required.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Independent action

Driver's license

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Kalispell, MT is seeking a Trimmer/Climber Foreperson to supervise daily line-clearing crews, coordinate tasks with management, and enforce safety protocols on all job sites.

You will train crew members, troubleshoot field issues, communicate with property owners, and maintain accurate records while controlling costs and ensuring quality work. A valid driver’s license and ability to work at heights are required.