Tree Trimmer Foreperson- Union

Trimmer / Climber Foreperson

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 engages all employees/contractors in required training, managing, and mentoring.

Job Type
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Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay
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Competitive, Hourly

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

• Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Supervisor.
• Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
• Enforces safe work practices as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specify and conducts safety training following company policies and procedures.
• Discusses with property owner/customer(s) issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, responsibility for apparent property damage; 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 people power, 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 the public from hazards. In emergencies, determines the action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property.
• Inspects and makes or provides for necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment.
• Maintains good housekeeping on the truck and at the 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.
• Carries out Trimmer/Climber Tasks as required.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Requires the understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Posses organization skills and be able to multi-task.
• Capable of adjusting to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
• Able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• 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.
• No fear of heights.
• Willing to pay union dues.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

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

• Valid driver's license required, CDL preferred.

• Must have transportation to and from the show‑up location.

• RARE (less than 10%):
  Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%):
  Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%):
  Carrying, Pulling, Lifting up to 50 lbs., Balancing, body‑twisting, Hearing/Speech…