Foreperson - Union (Driver License Required) - Utility Line Clearance

10 hours ago

Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States Utilities Service Co Inc Full time
Job Title: Foreperson - Utility Line Clearance

This position ensures 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 engages all employees/contractors on required training, managing, and mentoring.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Foreperson to join our team at Utilities Service Co Inc. As a Foreperson, you will be responsible for leading a team of employees and contractors to ensure the safe and efficient completion of utility line clearance and vegetation management projects.

You will work closely with management to determine recruiting/hiring needs, deadlines, and safety protocols to enforce among crew. Additionally, you will be responsible for troubleshooting routine job site issues and engaging all employees/contractors on required training, managing, and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for 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, 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.
Requirements
  • 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 18 years or older.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License Required.
About Us

Utilities Service Co Inc is a full-service utility contractor that performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides and emergency storm work and logistical support.

We are a family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and have grown to employ over 33,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

We are committed to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services to the utility industry and are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Foreperson to join our team.

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