Tree Trimmer Foreperson- Union

at Utilities Service, LLC in Nampa, Idaho, United States

Description

Trimmer / Climber Foreperson

This position ensures the productivity of daily operations, working closely with management to determine recruiting/hiring needs, deadlines, and safety protocols to enforce among the crew. The Foreperson is responsible for troubleshooting routine job-site issues and engages all employees/contractors in required training, managing, and mentoring.

Job Type : Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay :Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

+ Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

+ Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

+ Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Supervisor.

+ Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.

+ Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specify and conducts safety training following company policies and procedures.

+ Discusses with property owner/customer(s) issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, responsibility for apparent property damage; refers controversial cases to the General Foreperson.

+ Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to perform required work.

+ Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective completion of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.

+ May be delegated the authority to investigate incident reports, damage claims, etc., and to settle minor damage claims.

+ Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew operation.

+ Controls crew costs, including effective use of people power, work methods, operation of equipment, etc.

+ Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs and distribution, etc.

+ Periodically furnishes reports on incidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, new employee follow-up, etc.

+ Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.

+ Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and safeguard the public from hazards. In emergencies, determines the action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property.

+ Inspects and makes or provid