General Foreperson DL Required - NTS at Nelson Tree Service, Llc in Owensboro, KY | Kablio

Role

Description

client communication

emergency management

safety training

crew supervision

work reporting

site inspections

Provide daily communication with client representatives, conferring with customers, property owners, the general public, contractors, and agency representatives; obtaining permission to perform work.
Direct emergencies, assisting with incident reports & investigations.
Participates in regional safety company training and performs all work under the regional safety policy guidelines.
Directs/supervises crew on new tasks, work production, safety practice adherence
Order interpretation and accurate work reporting and record maintenance within the customer system.
Carry out job site inspections, maintain proper working conditions, and ensures job site hazards are mitigated.
Administers training, disciplinary action, and interpretation of policies.

Requirements

high school

microsoft office

driver license

physical

safety

drug test

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing-speech-range, depth-perception, color vision.
FREQUENT(up to 66%): walking, sitting, climbing on/off a truck, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
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, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing.
Ability to use Microsoft Office
All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
Ability to work safely, productively, and follow directions.
RARE(less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to read and follow prints, visualize a job build, and apply critical thinking to solve problems and identify job-site hazards.
Driver License Required.
Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Benefits

Ability to obtain a DOT medical card

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship; the company does not sponsor work authorization.

Security clearance

pre-employment drug screen required
background check required
motor vehicle record (mvr) check may be required

Company

Overview

Founded with a passion for tree care and environmental stewardship, Nelson Tree Service has grown into a trusted leader in the industry.
Specializing in tree trimming, removal, and emergency services, the company has served a wide array of sectors, from residential homes to large-scale commercial and government contracts.
With decades of experience, Nelson Tree Service has built a reputation for reliability, safety, and quality workmanship.
The company operates with cutting-edge equipment and a skilled team, ensuring each project, from routine maintenance to complex removals, is handled efficiently.
Notable for their commitment to responsive, 24/7 emergency services, Nelson Tree Service is a go-to provider for urgent situations.
With a strong presence across various regions, Nelson Tree Service serves both urban landscapes and rural areas, meeting diverse needs.

Culture + Values

Top Rated

Vegetation Management Specialists

Recognized as the most well-trained vegetation management specialists in the United States.

Safety is Fundamental
Team Work Wins
Provide a relentless effort
Ambassadors for the utilities we serve
Culture of excellence
Comprehensive customer service training
Positive work environment
Use of proprietary TRACS© tracking for efficiency and productivity

Environment + Sustainability

No public net‑zero target or date disclosed
Commitment to optimizing efficiency and productivity via proprietary software (TRACS©)
Use of data collection, GPS and remote technology to reduce waste and improve scheduling
Right‑of‑way vegetation management to maintain infrastructure reliability and reduce wildfire/power‑outage risk
Storm response capability helps minimize environmental harm from downed trees and outages

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy, goals or gender statistics publicly disclosed

Articles

Services

Home – spotlight & events

Role

Description

client communication

emergency management

safety training

crew supervision

work reporting

site inspections

Provide daily communication with client representatives, conferring with customers, property owners, the general public, contractors, and agency representatives; obtaining permission to perform work.
Direct emergencies, assisting with incident reports & investigations.
Participates in regional safety company training and performs all work under the regional safety policy guidelines.
Directs/supervises crew on new tasks, work production, safety practice adherence
Order interpretation and accurate work reporting and record maintenance within the customer system.
Carry out job site inspections, maintain proper working conditions, and ensures job site hazards are mitigated.
Administers training, disciplinary action, and interpretation of policies.

Requirements

high school

microsoft office

driver license

physical

safety

drug test

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing-speech-range, depth-perception, color vision.
FREQUENT(up to 66%): walking, sitting, climbing on/off a truck, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
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, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing.
Ability to use Microsoft Office
All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
Ability to work safely, productively, and follow directions.
RARE(less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to read and follow prints, visualize a job build, and apply critical thinking to solve problems and identify job-site hazards.
Driver License Required.
Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Benefits

Ability to obtain a DOT medical card

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship; the company does not sponsor work authorization.

Security clearance

pre-employment drug screen required
background check required
motor vehicle record (mvr) check may be required