Trimmer Operator Foreperson

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Foreperson to lead daily field operations, coordinate crews, and enforce safety protocols on utility line projects.

You will train and mentor employees, assess work orders, ensure compliance with OSHA, and maintain accurate timesheets and reports.

This full-time, non-exempt role offers competitive hourly pay, a benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organization and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to adapt to field requirements and act independently.
• Ability to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Weight limit around 300 pounds due to equipment capacity.
• No fear of heights.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving orders from a supervisor.
• Conducts field training and retraining for crew on new or revised job units.
• Enforces safe work practices per policy and OSHA requirements and conducts safety training.
• Discusses access and work terms with property owners and refers complex cases to supervisor.
• Obtains permission from property owners to perform required work.
• Promotes good customer relations through effective completion of tasks.
• Maintains records, timesheets, and crew operation reports.
• Controls crew costs and manages equipment usage.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organization

Independent action

Driving company vehicle

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Foreperson

This position ensures the productivity of daily operations, working closely with management to determine recruiting/hiring needs,deadlines, and safety protocols to enforce among the crew. The Foreperson is responsible for troubleshooting routine job site issues and engages all employees/contractors on required training, managing, and mentoring.

Description

This position ensures the productivity of daily operations, working closely with management to determine recruiting/hiring needs,deadlines, and safety protocols to enforce among the crew. The Foreperson is responsible for troubleshooting routine job site issues and engages all employees/contractors on required training, managing, and mentoring.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive Hourly

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Line Clearance Supervisor.
• Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
• Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies and conducts safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Discusses with property owner/customer(s) issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, and 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 the 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 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires the understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Must have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Must have organization skills and be able to multi-task.
• Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and taking independent action without close supervision.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Due to the capacity of existing equipment, the weight of the employee should not exceed approximately 300 pounds.
• Must have no fear of heights.

Education & Experience

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of 3120 hours of working experience in the line clearance industry is required.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• A valid Commercial Driver's license (CDL) is required.

Physical Requirements

• RARE(less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range-of-motion, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing.
• FREQUENT(up to 66%): walking, sitting, climbing on/off truck, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing-speech-range, depth-perception, color vision.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066.

We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.