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Foreperson

Gunnison Tree Services

Job Title

Provides supervision of crews and manages job plan and making sure daily goals are met. Ensuring all work on project is completed safely and efficiently. Proficiently manage a portfolio of multi-disciplined personnel, equipment, project scope, customer requests, and regulations as required for project completion.

Duties/Responsibilities

To comply and ensure compliance with all Safety Procedures, Company Policies, Practices and Procedures as well as Local, State and Federal Regulations by the employees and vendors under their direct supervision

Develop and Manage the daily and weekly job plans including the work schedule, goals and tasks through the Plan, Brief, Execute and Debrief work management cycle

Coordinate the development of Daily, Weekly and Project level work plans and objectives with the Project Manager

Direct and deploy personnel and equipment to achieve the daily, weekly and project level plans and objectives

Manage employee performance and compliance issues directly with the employees; engaging management and the human resource department as required per company practices

Complete, on-time and cycle, all administrative requirements including but not limited to daily, weekly, monthly, project level reports and data entry

Efficiently manage and maintain tools and equipment including but not limited to basic machine maintenance, scheduled service, and repairs.

Execute all on-site communications including but not limited to daily plan briefings and debriefings, JSA's, and tailboards.

Train on-site personnel on proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment

Maintain minimum stocking level of supplies and tools for equipment repair and crew safety.

Report and document all safety violations, incidents, near misses, and lessons learned to the Project Manager immediately or escalates as necessary

Operate equipment or perform manual tasks as required to complete the project (on an exception basis only)

Load and haul equipment according to driver qualification status. * (on an exception basis only)

Provide Project Manager feedback on plans, performance, equipment or work practices that may improve production and/or safety of the project

Coach Subordinates

Required Qualifications

Outstanding communication, conflict management, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work long hours in a high stress environment, including work outside of normal business hours

Basic computer skills; ability to use email, Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to access and input required report data

Must pass a background check and drug test

Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

High School Degree or equivalent

Previous supervisory experience

Physical Demands

Required to:

  • Sit for up to 4 hours
  • Squat for up to 30 minutes, or
  • Stand for up to 8 hours

Height for climbing – 6' (Required to climb a ladder, stairs, or tree for up to 6'.)

Maximum single step height – 2' (Required to make a maximum single step height of up to 2' with one leg.)

Maximum weight carried while climbing – 30lbs (Required to carry up to 30 lbs while climbing ladder, stairs, or tree.)

Crawl height – 2' (Required to be able to crawl under a 2' crawl space.)

Small space/hole – 2.5' wide (Required to be able to fit through a 2.5' wide crawl space.)

Max weight single hand – 30lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 30 lbs with a single hand.)

Max weight both hands – 60lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 60 lbs with both hands.)

Max floor to waist lift – 75lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 75 lbs from the floor to the waist.)

Above shoulder lift – 40lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 40 lbs from the floor to above the shoulders)

Must be able to routinely lift equipment, tools, and materials

Expected Hours of Work

Hours are subject to change based on business requirements and per company policy

Vacancy posted 1 day ago

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