Chip Truck Foreperson

About the role

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 engaging all employees/contractors on required training, managing, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Line Clearance Supervisor.
• Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
• Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies and conducts safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Discusses with property owner/customer(s) issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, and 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 the 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.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and safeguard the public from hazards.
• In emergencies, determines 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 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.

Qualifications

• Requires the understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Must have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Must have organization skills and be able to multi-task.
• Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and taking independent action without close supervision.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Must be 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.
• Must have no fear of heights.

Education & Experience

• Must be 18 years or older
• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• A minimum of 3120 hours of working experience in the line clearance industry is required

Physical Requirements

• RARE(less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range-of-motion, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing.
• FREQUENT(up to 66%): walking, sitting, climbing on/off truck, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing-speech-range, depth-perception, color vision.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Pay

Pay: Competitive Hourly

Schedule

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Skills

Requires the understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc. Must have excellent communication and leadership skills. Must have organization skills and be able to multi-task. Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and taking independent action without close supervision. Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle. Must be 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. Must have no fear of heights.

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Skills

Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Organization skills
Ability to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision
Safety driving ability
Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods of time
No fear of heights

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Insurance

Pay

Competitive Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Skills

Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Organization skills
Ability to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision
Safety driving ability
Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods of time
No fear of heights

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Insurance

Pay

Competitive Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Skills

Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Organization skills
Ability to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision
Safety driving ability
Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods of time
No fear of heights

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Insurance

Pay

Competitive Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Skills

Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Organization skills
Ability to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision
Safety driving ability
Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods of time
No fear of heights

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Insurance

Pay

Competitive Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Skills

Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Organization skills
Ability to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision
Safety driving ability
Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods of time
No fear of heights

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Insurance

Pay

Competitive Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Skills

Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Organization skills
Ability to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision
Safety driving ability
Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods of time
No fear of heights

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Insurance

Pay

Competitive Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Skills

Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Organization skills
Ability to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision
Safety driving ability
Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods of time
No fear of heights

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Insurance

Pay

Competitive Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Skills

Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Organization skills
Ability to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision
Safety driving ability
Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods of time
No fear of heights

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Insurance

Pay

Competitive Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Skills

Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Organization skills
Ability to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision
Safety driving ability
Ability