Foreman

If you love to travel, this is the role for you! You will travel to project sites and are paid per diem for your hotel stay and mileage. This is a great opportunity for someone with expertise in forestry. Even better if you have distribution or transmission expertise! The Foreman works within and leads a vegetation management crew. The Foreman operates a bucket truck or other machines, leads training and development of trimmers and groundsmen, enforces safety and operational practices, and is responsible for maintaining attendance and safety records. The Foreman confers with customers, property owners and the general public and reports up to the General Foreman while staying compliant with safety procedures administered by the Safety Leader. Responsibilities Leads vegetation management crews. Ensures utility specifications are followed. Coordinate with the General Foreman. Pre‑inspect projects and develop recommended management plans, matching labor and equipment resources to work and cost estimates. Maintain accurate project circuit maps noting project status, crew locations and estimated completion dates. Inspect crews, start/stop times and identification of project shop locations. Audit time sheets for accuracy. Assist with customer notifications and customer complaints. Preview work assignments and conduct post‑work critiques for each crew. Maintain an adequate inventory of tools and supplies to support the complement of assigned crews. Coordinate activities with the General Foreperson, working with the utility to ensure customer requirements are achieved. Minimum 40‑hour work week with overnight travel 85% of the time. Performs other duties as required. Qualifications Field experience as a vegetation management crew member. Ability to evaluate circuit conditions and hours required to complete clearances to utility specifications. Computer knowledge. Strong communication skills with various levels of field and management personnel and ability to write reports. Extended attention and concentration for hazardous work environments. Ability to wear necessary PPE. Valid driver’s license and ability to safely drive an approved company vehicle. Ability to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day. Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold. Ability to traverse various terrains. Written and verbal comprehension of job instructions/information. Professional handling of confrontations. Willingness to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays and weekends. Knowledge of heavy equipment. Willingness to travel out of state for emergency storm work. Pass a background check and Motor Vehicle Records Check (MVR). Willingness to work overnight Monday through Thursday (up to 85% travel). Compensation Competitive Base Salary Sign‑On & Stay Bonus Program – $500 Signing Bonus, $1,000 Stay Bonus within first 6 months, additional $1,000 Bonus at 12 months. Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability Voluntary Coverages 401(k) Retirement Plan Generous PTO + Paid Holidays Employee Recognition Program Employee Referral Bonus Charitable Events and Activities Equal Opportunity & Employment Assurance Milhouse is a pay‑transparency non‑discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. All employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, effective January 1, 2025, we include pay scales and benefits in all job postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated to current employees within 14 days of external postings. We participate in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements. Milhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company is an at‑will employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr