Foreperson with CDL Preferred
Company: Utilities Service, LLC
Location: Port Orange
Posted on: June 9, 2021
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Job Description:
We are currently seeking a **Vegetation Foreperson with CDL** to
join our team. **Essential Functions** + Receives and interprets tree trimming and spraying orders from
a General Foreperson or Line Clearance Supervisor of the utility,
which requires the understanding of drawings and symbols
representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc. + Plans and lays out daily work for crew. + Assigns work for individual crew members and directs crew in
performing work according to accepted line clearance practices.
Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and take
independent action without close supervision. + Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company
policy, and OSHA specifies and conducts safety training in
accordance with company policies and procedures. + Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to
trim or remove trees and apply herbicides. Discusses issues such as
obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, etc., with
customer or property owner. Discusses responsibility for apparent
damage to property, repairs minor damage, and refers controversial
cases to the General Foreperson. + Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations
through effective completion of assigned work and the appropriate
behavior of employees on the crew. + Maintains accurate records, timesheets and reports related to
the performance of the crew operation. Furnishes General Foreperson
and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units
of work completed, crew time, and distribution, etc. Periodically
furnishes reports on incidents, truck breakdowns, private property
damage, new employee follow -up, etc. May be delegated the
authority to investigate incident reports, damage claims, etc., and
to settle minor damage claims. + Controls crew costs, including effective use of peoplepower,
work methods, operation of equipment, etc. + Safeguards the public from hazards in and around work area.
Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when
blocking streets or driveways. Sets up barriers, warning signs,
flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and public. + Inspects and makes or provides for necessary repairs to tools,
truck, and other equipment. + Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at 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 and practices, including EEO and AA
policies. + Conducts field training/retraining and instructs crew on new
or revised job units. + In emergency situations, determines action to be taken to
eliminate hazards to life and property. + Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a
ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or
works from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws,
pruner, etc. Cuts branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers
them to the ground with lines. + Uses wedges, sledges, and a one or two-man crosscut or
chainsaw when falling trees or trimmed trunks and in cutting and
splitting logs into manageable pieces. + Sprays stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to
prevent further growth. + Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris
and/or feeds brush into a powered chipper. + Repairs slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by
tree trimming. + Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other
equipment. + Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates
trucks and equipment, as assigned and keeps trucks and work area
clear and orderly, as well as helps train new employees. + Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working
conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment. Requests
repair or replacement, when necessary. Maintains good housekeeping
on truck and at work locations. + Works around hazardous equipment. + Works in proximity to energized power lines. + Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saw, wood
chipper and other equipment with hearing protection. + Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to
nature, i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects,
dust, etc. + Works at varying heights above ground and on unlevel
terrain. **Minimum Requirements** + Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and
requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees
must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended
periods of time. + Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary. + Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle. + Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a
day. + Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather
while completing work assignments, i.e, rain, heat, sun, cold. + Must be able to traverse various terrains. + Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal
job instructions/information. + Must be able to work with hands above head for extended
periods of time. + Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at
various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing
mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather
conditions while handling equipment or material. + Due to the capacity of existing equipment, the weight of the
employee should not exceed approximately 300 pounds. + Must be able to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an
infrequent basis, and up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis. + Must have endurance necessary to perform these duties
throughout a standard eight or ten hour day. Must be able to work
long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays,
weekends, etc. Subject to call out work). + Must have sufficient eyesight to judge distances and
coordination to get and use the appropriate equipment and
tools. + Must be able to operate and service all required tools and
equipment. + Must have excellent communication and leadership skills. + Must have organization skills and be able to multi-task. + Must be able to handle confrontational and stressful
situations. + Must have transportation to and from the show up location. + Must pass a background check. + Valid CDL preferred. + Must pass a pre-employment drug test. + Must be able to speak English per DOT regulations. **Physical Requirements:** - - - **Key:** _Rarely_ = less than 10% _Occasionally_ =up to 33% _Frequently_ = up to 66% _Continuously_ = 67% to 100% - - - **Standing:** _Continuously_ **Seeing:** _Continuously_ **Walking:** _Frequently_ **Reading:** _Frequently_ **Sitting:** _Rarely_ **Reaching:** _Frequently_ **Stooping:** _Occasionally_ **Range of Motion:** _Frequently_ **Kneeling:** _Rarely_ **Hearing - Speech Range:** _Frequently_ **Squatting:** _Frequently_ **Depth Perception:** _Frequently_ **Body Twisting:** _Frequently_ **Color Vision:** _Rarely_ **Crawling:** _Rarely_ **Lifting:** _Frequently_ **Sense of Touch:** _Continuously_ **Carrying:** _Occasionally_ **Manual Dexterity:** _Continuously_ **Pushing:** _Occasionally_ **Speaking Clearly:** _Continuously_ **Pulling:** _Continuously_ **Seeing Distant:** _Continuously_ **Climbing Ladders:** _Occasionally_ **Climbing On/Off Truck:** _Occasionally_ **Climbing Stairs:** _Rarely_ **Climbing:** _Frequently_ **Balancing:** _Frequently_ **Griping:** _Continuously_ **Lifting up to 10 lbs:** _Frequently_ **Lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs:** _Frequently_ **Lifting up to 50 lbs:** _Occasionally_ Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of
the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation
should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext 1339. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.
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