Tree Trimming Crew Lead (Field Foreperson)

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Big Lake (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert Co in Big Lake, MN, is hiring a Tree Trimmer Crew Foreperson- Union to lead daily field operations, coordinate crews, and enforce safety protocols on job sites.

You will work with management to plan tasks, train crew members, manage timesheets, and maintain equipment, while ensuring quality and client satisfaction. This full-time, non-exempt role requires a strong leader with good communication, willingness to pay union dues, and the ability to work at heights.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Requires the understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Posses organization skills and be able to multi-task.
• Capable of adjusting to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
• Able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• 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(s) 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.
• Inspects and makes or provides for necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Independent action

Valid driver’s license

Safety awareness

Reading drawings/symbols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert Co in Big Lake, MN, is hiring a Tree Trimmer Crew Foreperson- Union to lead daily field operations, coordinate crews, and enforce safety protocols on job sites.

You will work with management to plan tasks, train crew members, manage timesheets, and maintain equipment, while ensuring quality and client satisfaction. This full-time, non-exempt role requires a strong leader with good communication, willingness to pay union dues, and the ability to work at heights.