Foreperson; CDL NON-UNION

Overview

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 on required training, managing, and mentoring.

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Job Type
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Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay
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Competitive Hourly

• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

• Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Line Clearance Supervisor.
• Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
• Enforces safe work practices, as dictated by experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA standards; conducts safety training per company policies and procedures.
• Discusses with property owner/customer issues such as access, power interruption, work to be done, and 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 the effective completion of assigned work and appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• May be delegated authority to investigate incident reports, damage claims, etc., and settle minor damage claims.
• Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to crew performance.
• Controls crew costs, including effective use of people, work methods, and equipment.
• Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representatives with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs, and distribution.
• 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 action to eliminate hazards to life and property.
• Inspects and arranges for necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment.
• Maintains good housekeeping on the truck and at the work location.
• Responsible for DOT maintenance and inspection requirements on all required vehicles.
• Keeps informed regarding new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies, including EEO and AA policies. Requests repair or replacement when necessary.

• Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to adapt to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
• Ability to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Weight considerations: capacity of existing equipment; physical requirements exceed 300 pounds must be assessed for safety compliance.
• No fear of heights.

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3120 hours of working experience in the line clearance industry required.

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject to and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

• Valid commercial Driver license (CDL) required.

• RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range-of-motion,…