Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager

Summary: As an Operations Manager, daily duties will include leading, organizing, planning, and directing operations for projects and multiple crews working within the vegetation management & tree trimming industry. Duties will be performed within the client’s Right-of-Way (ROW) and critical infrastructure. This position is responsible for project management and personnel management.

Supervisor Duties: Yes

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Organize, schedule, and lead multiple crews to complete projects and tasks safely and efficiently
• Manage work flow and crew production schedules to ensure time, quality and budget expectations are met.
• Provide continuous training to subordinates evaluate performance and provide feedback
• Must maintain certification and qualifications to work within the minimum approach distance of energized electrical lines
• Draft, compile, and complete documents, spreadsheet, or forms in digital and physical formats
• Must be able to think critically, problem solve and make independent decisions
• Perform risk and hazard assessment, apply risk mitigation procedures or techniques
• Perform conflict resolution among supervised individuals, vendors, and customers
• Train, instruct and lead multiple crews in proper utility tree work and vegetation management methods
• Safely operate tree trimming related equipment – saws, lifts, chippers, trucks, etc.
• Communicate with crews, management, vendors, and customers
• Manage personnel and projects which are geographically dispersed
• Maintain knowledge of the industry best practices and safety requirements
• Work well within a team to complete projects and tasks
• Must be able to work outdoors, year-round in varying environments
• Must be able to work in, around and amongst poisonous plants and noxious vegetation
• Communicate program policies, procedures, rules, SOPs and coach, monitor and control to ensure they are observed.
• Identify, Initiate and Document preventative and corrective disciplinary actions for supervised individuals, foreman and crew members
• Communicate with Senior Management and Human Resources
• Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Utility line clearance and Right-of-Way (ROW) vegetation management operations
• Valid Driver License

Preferred Qualifications/Education:

• Commercial Driver License: Class A or B
• ISA Certified Arborist or ISA Certified Utility Arborist (ISA) or Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP)
• Qualified Applicator License (QAL)
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC)
• TRAQ Certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of tree trimming, climbing, and tree removal
• Knowledge of tree trimming techniques and application to utility Right-Of-Way projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead crews: layout daily plans, direct crews, manage jobs, manage schedules
• Ability to operate equipment and vehicles related to vegetation management activities
• Ability to utilize issued technology to complete work tasks
• Ability to utilize Mac/IOS devices
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, ArcGIS, Collector/Field Maps
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI and other applicable safety requirements related to tree trimming
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI and other applicable safety requirements related to equipment operations
• Ability to problems solve
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to regularly lift 50lbs or more

Probationary Period:

Travel:

• This position is expected to travel to project sites and locations within California (Operating Area)

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Sites can be very hot and dusty.

TSU is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.