Tree Trimmer Foreman

Supervisory and Labor Position

Maintains right-of-ways and public grounds for the City of East Point.

Major Duties

• Supervises labor crews in the field
• Supervises the maintenance of right of way clearing within the city right of ways
• Selects appropriate equipment and materials to complete the work according to specifications, verbal instructions, and established procedures
• Devises and adapts tools and equipment to meet specific requirements
• Provides equipment and transportation for the right-of-ways crews
• Affords assistance to crews as needed
• Operates heavy equipment when needed
• Ensures the labor crew is operating under the safety guidelines
• As required, coordinates work activities with other City departments, representatives of local, State, and Federal agencies, citizens and equipment suppliers
• Makes sure all work is performed in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations for safety standards
• Performs other related duties as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience
• Possess a valid State of Georgia Class B CDL and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Considerable knowledge and ability to operate and maintain a variety of small engine equipment
• Good knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations and standards, and of City and departmental policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of the properties, utilization and care of the materials, tools and equipment used by the employees supervised
• Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities as related to assigned areas of specialization
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to the work being supervised
• Skills in efficiently and effectively supervising and coordinating the activities of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees performing a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and service functions
• Skills in making sound and timely recommendations for project implementation and/or modification, based upon established department plans and results of personal observations and needs analyses
• Ability to supervise labor crews
• Ability to organize a crew to complete a task within deadlines
• Ability to read charts, diagrams, and blueprints
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees and the general public

Supervisory Controls

This position is under the direct supervision of the Tree Trimming Supervisor.

Guidelines

• Includes City codes, departmental policies and procedures, State and Federal rules, OSHA laws, Georgia DOT rules and regulations
• Generally clear and specific but require some judgment and interpretation in application

Complexity

This position consists of a variety of tasks, including the supervision of buildings and grounds labor crews.

Scope and Effect

The purpose of this position is to perform manual labor and oversee the Buildings & Grounds laborers. Successful performance contributes to the efficient and effective maintenance of all City-owned buildings and grounds.

Physical Demands

The work is typically performed outdoors, and the incumbent may be exposed to extreme weather conditions.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• This position oversees laborers, but the final evaluating, hiring, promoting, and disciplining is under the purview of the Buildings & Grounds Manager