Foreperson : Salem

Foreperson

The Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies in order to complete all jobs according to contract specifications.

Essential functions include:

• Always follow and enforce safe practices and rules
• Direct crew members and manage equipment each day
• Assign specific tasks to crew members and supervise performance
• Plan and execute the assigned work and tasks in a safe and professional manner
• Organize job assignments so that work is completed as efficiently as possible
• Notify private property owners of presence on property; obtain permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and/or apply herbicides; discuss issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, etc. with customer and/or property owner
• Ensure crew members wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe practices on the job
• Trim and/or remove trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or work from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc.; cuts branches or trunk sections and ropes or lowers them to the ground with lines
• Spray stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a powered chipper
• Designate break and lunch time
• Direct cleanup of the job site and make sure all equipment and supplies are secured on the truck Inspect the work performed to job specifications then notify customer that work has been completed
• Keep accurate records of time, equipment, and material used
• Complete daily truck inspection; conduct job briefings as specified by federal law
• Re-stock needed supplies on truck and perform routine maintenance on equipment or inform General Foreperson of damaged equipment and needed supplies
• Determine action to take in emergency situations by eliminating hazards to life and property
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

Supervisory responsibilities include directing crew members to prepare equipment, tools, and supplies necessary for each day's work.

Experience requirements include prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred. A high school diploma or education equivalent is preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include the ability to meet and demonstrate qualifications of all positions on a crew, follow verbal or written directives, delegate work and take accountability for the performance of a crew, understand drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc., adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision, obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR, effectively communicate with others, and operate and service all required tools and equipment.

Travel is required during storm restoration work when needed.

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