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Townsend Tree Service
Gary, IN | Full Time
$77k-98k (estimate)
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Townsend Tree Service is Hiring a General Foreperson Near Gary, IN

Position Summary
The General Foreperson provides hands-on leadership and is responsible for scheduling, planning, coordinating, and supervising tree crews. This position is also responsible for assisting in cost control, ensuring workplace safety, and consistent and fair application of all company employment policies. The General Foreperson is a first-line manager and key customer interface.
Duties and Responsibilities Include
Essential Duties:
  • Safety and Training
    • Understands equipment operations, work processes, and safety procedures for employee training
    • Identifies needs for employee training and ensures training is completed and up to date
    • Maintains adherence to company safety policies, standards, and good practices
    • Ensures completion of safety and hazard assessments and establishes work zones and traffic control
    • Conducts safety and other informational or educational meetings
    • Participates in incident investigations
    • Ensures timely responses, actions, and corrections to safety issues
  • Planning and Scheduling
    • Reads and understands charts, orders, schedules, contracts, drawings, and other records
    • Plan and establish work schedules (including required overtime), assignments, and sequences
    • Arranges for notification and permission to complete work
    • Recommends additions and releasing of personnel as required to maintain the schedule
  • Supplies, Vehicles, and Equipment
    • Inventories and obtains supplies, materials, and equipment in compliance with company policies
    • Inspects vehicles, machinery, equipment, and tools
    • Communicates repairs to the supervisor and corporate office and ensures repairs are completed
  • Quality Control
    • Oversees execution of work by employees and ensures work meets specifications
    • Communicates with serviced customers to ensure customer satisfaction
    • Evaluates and attends to customer errors, complaints, and concerns to provide resolution
  • Human Resources and Supervision
    • Interviews and hire employees in compliance with company guidelines and procedures
    • Supervises the activities of assigned employees, assesses competency and capability
    • Takes appropriate action and disciplinary
    • Measures to deal with performance concerns
    • Maintains positive employee relations with and between employees
    • Stimulates maximum efficiency and productivity of employees
  • Administration
    • Keeps records of employment matters and reports to the supervisor on issues, progress, and delays
    • Transmits all information and documentation to employees promptly
    • Submits all documentation to the supervisor and corporate office in an accurate and timely manner
  • Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice
What You'll Bring to the Team
  • Three (3) or more years of directly related experience
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in a Group Lead/Supervisory role
  • Knowledge of established industry hazards, standards, practices, procedures, and techniques
  • Qualified to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Certification
  • Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record per Company policy
  • 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:
  • CDL (Class B Minimum)
  • Herbicide Applicator's License in one or more states
  • Conversational knowledge of the Spanish language
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.
The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity 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.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$77k-98k (estimate)

POST DATE

12/11/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/02/2024

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