General Foreperson - Homer, GA

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Promptly dispatch crews to job sites
• Instruct employees how to operate all equipment and use materials safely
• Avoid waste, loss, and hazards by controlling productivity of each crew member and utilizing equipment to its fullest
• 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.
• Ensure there are sufficient and appropriate materials and equipment to do each job
• 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
• 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

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
• High School diploma or education equivalent preferred

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Driver’s License and ability to safely drive a company vehicle
• Ability to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
• Ability to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

Skills

• Supervisory skills
• Delegation skills
• Professional and effective relationships with employees, customers, and the general public
• Ability to meet and demonstrate qualifications of all positions on a crew
• Ability to travel throughout the week to assigned crew locations

Benefits

We offer benefits in health, vision, and dental, as well as 401K.

Pay

Pay range is $28-$29 an hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This job will start in January of 2026.