General Foreperson : Chesapeake, VA

General Foreperson : Chesapeake, VA

The General Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies to complete all jobs efficiently, correctly, and profitably.

Essential Functions :

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Keep utility company representatives informed of crew members and equipment.
• Establish and monitor systems to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of all equipment and facilities.
• Prompt dispatch of crews to job sites.
• Teach all safety regulations to crew members and ensure 100% compliance on the safety regulations.
• Instruct employees how to operate all equipment and use materials safely.
• Ensure first aid equipment is readily available to crews at all times.
• Assist in filling out accident reports promptly and completely when needed and investigate cause(s) of accidents.
• Hire, train, and discipline employees.
• Determine workable hours and approve all time submitted by employees (chargeable and non-chargeable); keeps non-chargeable hours and overtime to a minimum.
• Maintain good morale and handle basic grievances.
• Study and determine most efficient way to handle each job, considering such factors as location, season, crew availability, equipment, materials, etc.
• Use and transport materials and chemicals to avoid waste, loss, and hazards.
• Control productivity of each crew member and utilize each tool and piece of equipment to its fullest.
• Ensure there are sufficient and appropriate materials and equipment to do each job.
• Accountable for all tools, equipment, safety devices, materials, and supplies.
• Store equipment and materials safely each night to avoid loss by theft, vandalism, etc.
• Know operating conditions of all equipment; recommend and schedule replacement of maintenance in time to avoid a breakdown.
• Know proper and complete operation of each piece of equipment and ensure crew members use the right equipment for each job.
• Ensure that all drivers possess the proper driving card and are approved to drive for the vehicle they operate.
• Ensure that all employees have the proper certifications and qualifications for their positions and the equipment they operate.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

The General Foreperson has all crew positions as direct reports.

Experience Requirements :

At least 5 years' prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred; previous experience as a General Foreperson preferred.

Education Requirements :

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.