Foreperson

Position Summary

A Foreperson coordinates operations and oversees tree crew personnel. This position provides management and leadership to a tree crew while performing assigned jobs. The Foreperson communicates with the General Foreperson daily regarding all aspects of the job.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives and interprets orders for tree trimming and spraying from the General Foreperson
• Plans and lays out daily work for the crew
• Assigns work for individual crew members and directs crews in performing work
• Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies
• Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew operations
• Inspects and/or provides repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment
• Counsels and trains crews on new or revised job units

Requirements

• Leadership skills
• Operate and service all required tools and equipment
• Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to Operation of stump grinders, chippers, chipper trucks, bucket trucks, and other tree-related equipment
• May be required to pass a DOT physical examination to obtain the appropriate CDL
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
• Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Meet all physical requirements of the position
• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
• 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
• Likely to have a High School Diploma, GED, or HSE
• Conversational knowledge of the Spanish language

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• None specified

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified