Climbing / Trimming Foreperson : Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description

Job Description

The Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies in order to complete all jobs according to contract specifications. Minimum of one-year previous professional experience as a climbing or trimming foreperson is required to be considered for this job. CDL is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Always follow and enforce safe practices and rules
• Direct crew members and manage equipment each day
• Assign specific tasks to crew members and supervise performance
• Plan and execute the assigned work and tasks in a safe and professional manner
• Organize job assignments so that work is completed as efficiently as possible
• Notify private property owners of presence on property; obtain permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and / or apply herbicides; discuss issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, etc. with customer and / or property owner
• Ensure crew members wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe practices on the job
• Trim and / or remove trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or work from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc.; cuts branches or trunk sections and ropes or lowers them to the ground with lines
• Spray stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and / or feeds brush into a powered chipper
• Designate break and lunch time
• Direct cleanup of the job site and make sure all equipment and supplies are secured on the truck Inspect the work performed to job specifications then notify customer that work has been completed
• Keep accurate records of time, equipment, and material used
• Complete daily truck inspection; conduct job briefings as specified by federal law
• Re-stock needed supplies on truck and perform routine maintenance on equipment or inform General Foreperson of damaged equipment and needed supplies
• Determine action to take in emergency situations by eliminating hazards to life and property
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Foreperson has no direct reports, but directs crew members to prepare equipment, tools, and supplies necessary for each day’s work.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.