Job Title: Foreperson

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

About the Role

Nelson Tree Service provides utility companies with line clearance services, upholding a commitment to the highest standards of performance and professionalism. As a Foreperson, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and assigning daily work for crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Line Clearance Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, responsibility for apparent damage to property; 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 peoplepower, 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 public from hazards. In emergency situations, determines action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property.
• Inspects and makes or provides for necessary repairs to tools, truck, and other equipment.
• Maintains good housekeeping on 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.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 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 take 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.
• Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

License and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License Required.

Physical Requirements

• RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• OCCASSIONAL (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.

Safety

Nelson Tree Service is committed to providing a safe working environment for all employees. As a Foreperson, you will be responsible for ensuring that all crew members follow safety protocols and procedures. This includes wearing personal protective equipment as necessary, being able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather, and being able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information.

The physical demands of this role include working in proximity to energized power lines, working around excessive noise from machines, chain saw, wood chipper and other equipment with hearing protection, working in all temperatures and weather, and being exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.

Nelson Tree Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values and are passionate about delivering exceptional results.

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