Vegetation Management Field Lead

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service is seeking a Lead Foreman to supervise vegetation management crews, ensuring safety, efficiency and quality results across job sites in Pennsylvania. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, scheduling, and coordination with utility foresters to meet contract standards.

The ideal candidate will guide Crew Leaders, enforce PPE and safety protocols, mentor staff, and communicate effectively with customers, inspectors, and management. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading vegetation management crews and coordinating schedules.
• Ability to supervise safety practices and enforce PPE and traffic controls.
• Strong training and mentoring skills for new hires.
• Effective communication with crews, inspectors, and customers.
• CDL license and herbicide license are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule labor and equipment to be on site when needed.
• Instruct crew leaders on procedures and locations.
• Inspect work in progress for quality and safety.
• Coordinate with utility foresters to address issues.
• Respond to customer or property owner complaints.
• Monitor material consumption and manage crew mobilization.
• Lead safety initiatives and investigations after incidents.
• Maintain records of hours, equipment use, and inventories.
• Review weekly timesheets and approve expenses.
• Collaborate with Billing for timely invoicing.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Crew Management

Training

Communication

Job description

Penn Line Tree Service is seeking a Lead Foreman to supervise vegetation management crews, ensuring safety, efficiency and quality results across job sites in Pennsylvania. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, scheduling, and coordination with utility foresters to meet contract standards.

The ideal candidate will guide Crew Leaders, enforce PPE and safety protocols, mentor staff, and communicate effectively with customers, inspectors, and management. Travel to sites may be required.