What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Fence Technician/Driver position at United Site Services?
Primary Purpose
The Lead Fence Technician coordinates and oversees the activities of associates in the Fence department engaged in installation/repair of fence products. Work is performed under general direction of the branch Fence Supervisor or Manager.
Essential Functions
The Lead Fence Technician coordinates and oversees the activities of associates in the Fence department engaged in installation/repair of fence products. Work is performed under general direction of the branch Fence Supervisor or Manager.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates work activity for Fence Technicians, Fence Helpers, and Fence Branch associates; participates in the work as needed.
- Estimates the time and material costs required for projected fence jobs; keeps cost and job records and submits reports; initiates requisitions for supplies, tools, and equipment.
- Conducts periodic inspections and gives on-site supervision over hazardous or unusual work assignments; assures availability of equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Trains and instructs fence department associates on detailed procedures.
- Participates in the counseling/coaching and recruiting/staffing process.
- Trains personnel in the safe operation of equipment and tools.
- Conducts safety tailgates meetings/maintains training records and helps to enforce safety regulations, rules, and working conditions.
- Conduct daily pre-shift vehicle inspection & report deficiencies to shop immediately.
- Conduct daily inspection of all tools assigned to the truck to ensure safety and proper working condition.
- Check loads to ensure that truck has all material (fence panels, poles, etc.) and tools needed to complete service tickets.
- Meet with site superintendent (or other designated representative) to confirm work order.
- Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive additional instructions, changes to work locations, etc.
- Unload all fence materials and install fence panels, with appropriate tools, at work site in accordance with pre-determined specifications.
- Locate, measure and mark location for placement of panels & installation.
- Coordinate the workload and the efforts of the fence helper.
- Examine and inspect work progress, equipment & work site to ensure that specifications are met.
- Records information such as personnel, production and operational data on specified forms and submit to Fence Manager at end of each shift.
- Follows all established safety rules & regulations.
- Special projects as assigned by management.
- Operate fence vehicle to and from pre-designated work sites.
- Minimum two years of commercial driving experience.
- Two years of general labor experience.
- Valid Commercial Driver's license (CDL Class C).
- Excellent time management, customer service and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.