General Foreperson - Suffolk, VA

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Always 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 using and transporting materials and chemicals appropriately
• 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
• Accountable for all tools, equipment, safety devices, materials, and supplies
• 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 2-3 years’ previous experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred; previous experience as a General Foreperson preferred
• Driver's License is required; CDL is preferred

Qualifications

• High School diploma or education equivalent preferred

Skills

• Able to supervise the performance of individual employees and various crews’ performance
• Able to delegate work and take accountability for the performance of a crew
• Maintain a professional and effective relationship with employees, customers, and the general public
• Able to meet and demonstrate qualifications of all positions on a crew
• Able to travel throughout the week to assigned crew locations
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Able to effectively communicate with others
• Able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

Benefits

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K. Paid Time Off (PTO) Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.