What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreperson position at Townsend Tree Service?
Position Summary
A Foreperson coordinates operations and oversees tree crew personnel. This position provides management and leadership to a tree crew while performing assigned jobs. The Foreperson communicates with the General Foreperson daily regarding all aspects of the job.
Duties and Responsibilities Include
Essential Duties:
- Receives and interprets orders for tree trimming and spraying from the General Foreperson
- Plans and lays out daily work for the crew
- Assigns work for individual crew members and directs crews in performing work
- Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies
- Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew operations
- Inspects and/or provides repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment
- Conducts field training/retraining and instructs crews on new or revised job units
- Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Leadership skills
- Operate and service all required tools and equipment
- Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to
Operation of stump grinders, chippers, chipper trucks, bucket trucks, and other tree-related equipment - May be required to pass a DOT physical examination to obtain the appropriate CDL
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
- Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Meet all physical requirements of the position
- Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
- 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred:
- High School Diploma, GED, or HSE
- Conversational knowledge of the Spanish language
The Townsend Corporation and its family of companies are equal opportunity employers and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
