Foreman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, General Labor

If you love to travel, this is the role for you!
In this role, you will travel to project sites and are paid per diem for your hotel stay and mileage. This is a great opportunity for someone with expertise in forestry. Even better if you have distribution or transmission expertise!

The role of Foreman works within and leads a vegetation management crew. The Foreman operates either a bucket truck or other machines, leads training and development of trimmers and grounds men. The foreman enforces safety and operational practices. This role assumes responsibility for maintenance and accuracy of attendance and safety records. The Foreman confers with customers, property owners and general public.

The Foreman reports up to the General Foreman and must stay compliant with safety procedure as administered by the Safety Leader.

Signing Bonus:
Sign your offer letter and complete your background check within 3 days and start within 2 weeks.

Stay Bonus:
Have good attendance and performance expectations within the first 6 months.

You can also earn more by referring other great people to join you and the Milhouse team! You are eligible on Day One to participate.

• Leads vegetation management crews.
• Ensures utility specifications are followed.
• Coordinate with General Foreman.
• Pre-inspect projects and develop recommended management plans, matching labor and equipment resources to work and cost estimates.
• Maintain accurate project circuit maps noting project status, crew locations and estimated completion dates.
• Inspect crews, start/stop times and identification of project shop locations.
• Audit time sheets for accuracy.
• Assist with customer notifications and customer complaints.
• Preview work assignments and conduct post work critiques for each crew.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of tools and supplies to sufficiently support the compliment of assigned crews.
• Coordinate activities with the General Foreperson working with the utility to ensure customer’s requirements are achieved.
• This is a minimum 40 hour work week with overnight travel 85% of the time
• Performs other duties as required.

• Must have field experience as vegetation management crew member.
• Must have the ability to evaluate circuit conditions and hours required to complete required clearances to utility specifications.
• Must have computer knowledge.
• Must be able to communicate with various levels of field and management personnel and write reports.
• Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and the requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
• Must be able to traverse various terrains.
• Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Must be able to communicate and handle confrontations professionally.
• Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work).
• Must have knowledge of heavy equipment.
• Must be willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
• Must be able to pass a background check and Motor Vehicle Records Check (MVR).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Uses machines, tools, equipment, and work aides used include chainsaws, hydraulic tools, and hand tools as required.
• Must be willing to travel overnight Monday through Thursday - travel up to 85%

$25 - $29 an hour

The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. While we provide a range, we would love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as we are always looking to cater roles to the Talent we find.

Milhouse is a pay transparency non-discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, effective January 1, 2025, we include pay scales and benefits in all job postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated to current employees within 14 days of external postings.

Additionally, we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
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