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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
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
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 :
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.
Last updated : 2024-02-25
Full Time
$74k-95k (estimate)
02/27/2024
05/02/2024
townsendcorporation.com
BLANCO, TX
1,000 - 3,000
1946
Private
MICHAEL DALLAND
$200M - $500M
Townsend engages in vegetation management, power line clearance, herbicide application, electric utility line construction, & storm damage relief.
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