Foreperson; CDL NON-UNION

Foreperson (CDL Required)

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

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Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive Hourly

• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long‑term/short‑term disability insurance

• Plan, coordinate, and assign daily work for the 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 conduct 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, and responsibility for apparent property damage; 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 the 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 people‑power, 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 the public from hazards. In emergencies, determine action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property.
• Inspect and make or provide for necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping on the truck and at work location.
• Be 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.

• Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Organization skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
• Safe driving of an approved company vehicle.
• Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Weight not exceeding approximately 300 pounds.
• No fear of heights.

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of 3120 hours of working experience in the line clearance industry is required.

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

• A valid Commercial Driver's license (CDL) is required.

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