Foreperson Level 2 - Union

Description

• 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.
• Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs and distribution, etc.
• 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.
• Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
• Maintains good housekeeping on the truck and at the work location.
• Controls crew costs, including effective use of people power, work methods, operation of equipment, etc.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Keeps informed regarding new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices, including EEO and AA policies. Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• 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.
• Responsible for DOT maintenance and inspection requirements on all required vehicles.
• Periodically furnishes reports on incidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, new employee follow–up, etc.
• Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew operation.
• Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specify and conducts safety training following company policies and procedures.
• Inspects and makes or provides for necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment.
• Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to perform required work.
• Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Supervisor.

Requirements

• Herbicide license Preferred
• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
• Driver License Required, Class A or B CDL Preferred
• Must have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Must have organization skills and be able to multi-task.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking, sitting, climbing on/off truck, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
• Requires the understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Due to the capacity of existing equipment, the weight of the employee should not exceed approximately 300 pounds.
• Must be willing to join and pay local union dues.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing-speech-range, depth-perception, color vision.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance