Foreperson - Union - Line Clearance

2 weeks ago

Cañon City CO USA, United States Asplundh Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Foreperson to join our team at Asplundh, a leading full-service utility contractor. As a Foreperson, you will play 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, coordinate, and assign daily work for crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Line Clearance Supervisor.
  • Conduct field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
  • Enforce safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies and conducts safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Discuss with property owner/customer(s) issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, responsibility for apparent damage to property; refer controversial cases to the General Foreperson.
  • Obtain oral or written permission from property owners to perform required work.
  • Promote and maintain 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.
  • Maintain accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew operation.
  • Control crew costs, including effective use of peoplepower, work methods, operation of equipment, etc.
  • Furnish General Foreperson and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs, and distribution, etc.
  • Periodically furnish reports on incidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, new employee follow-up, etc.
  • Cooperate with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
  • Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and safeguard public from hazards. In emergency situations, determine action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property.
  • Inspect and make or provide for necessary repairs to tools, truck, and other equipment.
  • Maintain good housekeeping on truck and at work location.
  • Responsible for DOT maintenance and inspection requirements on all required vehicles.
  • Keep informed regarding new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices, including EEO and AA policies. Request repair or replacement, when necessary.
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 willing to pay union dues.
Education and Experience
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
  • 1+ year of related industry experience 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.
About Us

As a full-service utility contractor, Asplundh performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, and emergency storm work and logistical support. Asplundh is the parent company of Asplundh Infrastructure Group, whose subsidiaries provide overhead and underground line construction, planning and design, meter reading and AMR/AMI installation, electrical testing, and street lighting/traffic signal services. Asplundh also operates Rotor Blade Airborne Utilities Management, overhead electric distribution and transmission lines using MD 500 helicopters.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at, ext

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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