Foreperson (CDL Required) – ATE-Asplundh Tree Expert

Job Description

Job Title: Foreperson (CDL Required) – ATE

Company: Asplundh Tree Expert

Location: Engadine, MI

Pay:

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Job description:
This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the productivity of daily operations by collaborating closely with management to assess recruiting and hiring needs, meet deadlines, and enforce safety protocols within the crew. The Foreperson is responsible for effectively troubleshooting routine job site challenges and engaging all employees and contractors in required training while also managing and mentoring team members.

Are you a motivated individual seeking an exceptional opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor that offers competitive compensation and remarkable benefits? If so, we encourage you to continue reading, as this role may be the perfect fit for you!

Since its establishment in 1928, Asplundh has remained dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services to the utility industry. The company’s expertise supports reliable and uninterrupted power delivery, essential for electrical utilities worldwide. Over the years, Asplundh has diversified its services, extending its vegetation management offerings to specialized markets, including municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and transportation departments.

As a family-owned and operated corporation, headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 36,000 service professionals across the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt
Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:
– Comprehensive benefits available that vary by position and location.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
– Plan, coordinate, and assign daily work for the crew based on orders received from a General Foreperson or Line Clearance Supervisor.
– Conduct field training and retraining, instructing the crew on new or revised job aspects.
– Enforce safe work practices in alignment with experience, judgment, company policies, and OSHA standards, while also providing safety training as required.
– Communicate with property owners and customers regarding access issues, power interruptions, work responsibilities, and any apparent property damage, referring complex matters to the General Foreperson.
– Secure oral or written consent from property owners to execute necessary work.
– Foster and maintain positive relationships with customers and the public by ensuring efficient job completion and promoting appropriate crew behavior.
– Investigate incident reports and minor damage claims, with the delegation of authority to settle less significant issues.
– Maintain accurate records, timesheets, and reports pertaining to crew operations.
– Manage crew costs through effective use of personnel, work methods, and equipment operation.
– Provide reports to the General Foreperson and utility representatives about completed orders, units of work, crew time, minor damage repairs, and distribution.
– Periodically report on incidents, vehicle breakdowns, property damage, and new employee follow-ups.
– Collaborate with customers, police, and fire departments when roadways or driveways are obstructed.
– Implement barriers, signs, flags, and markers to protect employees and the public from hazards, and determine necessary actions in emergencies to mitigate risks to life and property.
– Inspect tools, trucks, and other equipment, making necessary repairs or arranging maintenance as required.
– Uphold cleanliness and organization on trucks and in work locations.
– Ensure compliance with DOT maintenance and inspection standards for all required vehicles.
– Stay informed about new equipment, specifications, industry practices, operational procedures, and company policies regarding employee relations, including EEO and AA policies, requesting repairs or replacements when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:
– Proficiency in interpreting drawings and symbols related to lines, voltages, and line equipment.
– Outstanding communication and leadership abilities.
– Strong organizational skills and capacity for multitasking.
– Ability to adapt to field requirements and demonstrate autonomy in action without close supervision.
– Validity and capability to drive an approved company vehicle safely.
– Physical stamina to work with hands above head for extended periods.
– Weight should not exceed approximately 300 pounds due to operational equipment constraints.
– No fear of heights.

Education & Experience:
– Must be at least 18 years of age.
– High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

Pre-Screening:
– Candidates may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and/or motor vehicle record check upon an offer of employment.

Licenses & Certifications:
– A 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, manual dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, and stairs, balancing.
– Frequent (up to 66%): Walking, sitting, climbing on/off trucks, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs.
– Continuous (up to 100%): Speaking clearly, distant vision, hearing in speech range, depth perception, color vision.

Safety:
Due to the inherently hazardous nature of the industry and the requirement to work with or around dangerous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight for distance and coordination, maintain sustained attention for extended periods, endure exposure to various weather conditions, wear personal protective equipment as needed, frequently enter and exit vehicles, possess the physical stamina to traverse different terrains, and perform job duties throughout standard 8- or 10-hour shifts. Additionally, employees must be able to effectively communicate with others, read and comprehend job-related instructions, and manage conflicts professionally.
– Work in proximity to energized power lines.
– Exposure to considerable noise from machinery, chainsaws, wood chippers, and other equipment, necessitating the use of hearing protection.
– Work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, which may include exposure to natural elements such as irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, as well as dust and debris.
– Perform tasks at heights above ground and on uneven terrain.
– Capability to walk, climb, and work from ladders or other elevated positions, while performing mentally and physically demanding work in adverse weather conditions.

About Us:
Asplundh serves as a full-service utility contractor, specializing in tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, emergency storm response, and logistical support. Our parent company, Asplundh Infrastructure Group, includes subsidiaries that provide overhead and underground line construction, planning and design services, meter reading, AMR/AMI installation, electrical testing, and street lighting/traffic signal services. Moreover, Asplundh operates Rotor Blade Airborne Utilities Management, utilizing MD 500 helicopters for overhead electric distribution and transmission lines.

Individuals must be capable of performing the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations. Those with disabilities who require accommodations should reach out to the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:11:11 GMT

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