General Foreperson
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Job Description
At Lewis we provide the stability of a long-standing employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing improvement-minded future. Were the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and always growing.
Were in the people success business we just happen to trim trees.
Why youll love being part of the Lewis Family:
- We are empowered to share our talents. We care deeply. We conquer challenges. We respect our differences. We trust each other. We keep each other safe. Together we do great things.
- We offer for Non-Union positions:
- Competitive pay
- Specialized paid training & certifications
- Career advancement opportunities
- Benefits
- Employee assistance program
We Believe
- That everyone on the team matters
- That we dont constrain workers in order to create safety we ask workers what they need to do work safely reliably and productively.
- That workers arent the problem; workers are the problem solvers.
- That through diversity we build strength
- That being an employee-owned company (ESOP) it provides future financial stability for our employees
- That when you join the Lewis Tree Team your potential is unlimited
Why youll love this Job:
- You love the outdoors: you enjoy varying environments/weather not afraid to get dirty adventurous
- You are open to new ideas: willing to listen and observe humble
- You are self-motivated: driven strong work ethic willing to do what it takes
- You are adaptable: can think on your feet nimble flexible
- You are collaborative: strong people skills able to give and receive constructive feedback willing to speak-up
What youll do as a General Foreperson at Lewis:
- Lead the team including Asst. General Forepersons and Forepersons ensuring successful production results and creating and a positive team environment.
- Work Oversight & Safety
- Plan and manage production bid new work understanding revenue targets
- Work together with utility foresters/inspectors to clarify work specifications coordinate work audits/inspections and address customers issues
- Visit work sites frequently. Review the Pre-Job Hazard Survey at each job site; inspect work in progress and ensure it conforms to standards; enforce on the job safety practices
- Takes lead role in safety to ensure the well-being of employees customers and the public.
- Personnel Management
- Ensures that employees receive training to prepare for job assignments
- Appraises performance of employees to communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback as a means for improvement
- Identify and develop high potential employees for leadership succession
- Maintain records and documentation related to man-hours; equipment and tool use; material inventory and storage; accident/incident reports; property-related permission and permits; customer records; labor disputes; and other job-specific records
- Collaborate with the Corporate office for time keeping billing employee relations contract support and recruiting
What youll need:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Leadership experience in the utility line clearance industry at the Foreperson or Asst. General Foreperson position
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of trees including identification growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for the trimming pruning repairing maintaining and removing as applicable to working in close proximity to energized conductors.
- Understanding of drawings and symbols representing types of lines voltage line equipment etc.
- Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. to shoulder height or more.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Have a valid Drivers License.
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests.
- Preferred but not required - CDL and/or medical certificate required for the vehicle being operated.
- Preferred but not required - Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Our DEI Promise:
Our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among us and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought and valued.
Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants on the basis of race creed color national origin sex age (40) religion disability marital status sexual orientation genetic information citizenship status veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training apprenticeship promotion demotion transfer lay-off and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Services practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
