Foreperson

Location: Milledgeville, GA

About Us:

Gunnison Company (Gunnison or Company), located in Atlanta, GA, is an industry-leading provider of tree and vegetation management services for a growing list of sectors including utility, industrial, government/DOT, residential, and commercial. We offer state-of-the-art solutions across twenty states throughout the Southeast and the Eastern Seaboard.

We Offer:

• Weekly Pay
• PTO & Health Benefits
• Entry - level roles
• Growth & Development within the company
• Boot allowance on qualifying purchases
• 401k + 4% match

Summary:

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