Foreperson CDL Required Non-Union

Full-time, non-exempt position.

About the role

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 troubleshoots routine job site issues, engages all employees/contractors on required training, and provides management 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.
• Promotes and upholds a culture of safety, applying sound judgment, adhering to company policies, and complying with OSHA specifications to ensure safe work practices.
• 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 investigate incident reports, damage claims, etc., and 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, and operation of equipment.
• Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs, and distribution.
• 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.
• Establishes physical safeguards such as barriers, warning signs, flags, and markers to protect employees and the public from potential hazards.
• In emergency situations, makes swift and informed decisions to mitigate risks to both life and property.
• Inspects and makes or provides 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.

Requirements

• Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Capability to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
• Ability to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Due to the capacity of existing equipment, weight should not exceed approximately 300 pounds.
• No fear of heights.
• 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in the Line Clearance industry is required.
• Valid Commercial Driver's license (CDL) 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.

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must:

• Have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools.
• Be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments.
• Wear personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain.
• Be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day.
• Communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information.
• Communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Work environment includes:

• Proximity to energized power lines.
• Excessive noise from machines, chain saw, woodchipper, and other equipment with hearing protection.
• All temperatures and weather conditions, exposure to nature (e.g., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust).
• Varying heights above ground and unlevel terrain.
• Walking, climbing, and working from ladders or at various heights on uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.