Foreperson - Nashville, TN

Foreperson - Nashville, TN

The Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies in order to complete all jobs according to contract specifications.

Essential functions include following and enforcing safe practices and rules, directing crew members and managing equipment each day, assigning specific tasks to crew members and supervising performance, planning and executing the assigned work and tasks in a safe and professional manner, organizing job assignments so that work is completed as efficiently as possible, notifying private property owners of presence on property; obtaining permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and/or apply herbicides; discussing issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, etc. with customer and/or property owner, ensuring crew members wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe practices on the job, trimming and/or removing trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or work from the ground using gasoline, air, and hand-powered saws, pruner, etc.; cutting branches or trunk sections and roping or lowering them to the ground with lines, spraying stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth, loading and unloading trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeding brush into a powered chipper, designating break and lunch time, directing cleanup of the job site and making sure all equipment and supplies are secured on the truck, inspecting the work performed to job specifications then notifying customer that work has been completed, keeping accurate records of time, equipment, and material used, completing daily truck inspection; conducting job briefings as specified by federal law, re-stocking needed supplies on truck and performing routine maintenance on equipment or informing General Foreperson of damaged equipment and needed supplies, determining action to take in emergency situations by eliminating hazards to life and property, performing duties for storm work as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities include having no direct reports, but directing crew members to prepare equipment, tools, and supplies necessary for each day's work.

Experience requirements include prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or education equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include being able to meet and demonstrate qualifications of all positions on a crew, being able to follow verbal or written directives, being able to delegate work and take accountability for the performance of a crew, being able to understand drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc., being capable of adjusting to field requirements and taking independent action without close supervision, being able to obtain and maintain a driver's license and be able to safely drive a company vehicle, being able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions, being able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR, being able to effectively communicate with others, having endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day, being able to operate and service all required tools and equipment, being able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

This position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Work authorization requirements include meeting I-9 requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Affirmative action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Reasonable accommodation statement: XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Benefits offered include health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K. Paid time off (PTO) eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

AI usage disclaimer: As part of our commitment to efficiency and innovation, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the recruiting and onboarding processes. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, interview scheduling, and communication. All decisions regarding hiring and employment are ultimately made by our human team. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please contact our HR department.