Foreperson - Aiken, SC

Foreperson - Aiken, SC

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

The Foreperson has no direct reports, but directs crew members to prepare equipment, tools, and supplies necessary for each day's work

Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred

Must be able to meet and demonstrate qualifications of all positions on a crew

Must be able to follow verbal or written directives

Must be able to delegate work and take accountability for the performance of a crew

Must be able to understand drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.

Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and taking independent action without close supervision

Must have and maintain a Driver's License and be able to safely drive a company vehicle

Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions

Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR

Must be able to effectively communicate with others

Must have endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day

Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment

Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. Must meet I-9 requirements.

Xylem Tree Experts provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.