Bucket Foreperson - Charleston, SC

About the role

The Bucket Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies in order to complete all jobs according to contract specifications. Must have at least 3 years of professional experience operating a Bucket Truck. Experience as a Foreperson or Crew Leader is preferred. Driver's license is required; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Supervise crew members to prepare equipment, tools, and supplies necessary for each day’s work

Requirements

• Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred
• High School diploma or education equivalent preferred

Qualifications

• 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 have and maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position
• 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

Skills

• Able to meet and demonstrate qualifications of all positions on a crew
• Able to follow verbal or written directives
• Able to delegate work and take accountability for the performance of a crew
• Able to understand drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Able to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision
• Able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Able to operate and service all required tools and equipment
• Able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental
• Option for enrollment in a 401K

Pay

Pay range is $22-27 an hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental
• Option for enrollment in a 401K