What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Foreperson (El Dorado County) position at ARBORWORKS LLC?
ArborWorks is a premier utility, and vegetation management company operating from the West Coast to the East Coast. We pride ourselves on offering our employees a quality of life that is second to none. We have established a culture deeply rooted in safety and production. We have a great passion for our craft and are always looking for strong team members. If you are a self-starter and have a passion for arboriculture, we want to speak with you!
We’re looking for a qualified General Foreperson to join our amazing team in El Dorado County, CA.
General Foreperson
- A General Foreperson takes responsibility for the equipment, safety, and work being performed on his crew
- Must be fluent in English (Bilingual preferred)
- Must have leadership experience in the utility industry
- Minimum of 2.5 years of Line Clearance/Utility Vegetation Management experience.
- Competent in using electronic devices relative to AW projects
- Ensure operations follow all industry regulations and company policies
- Ensures all employees are qualified to perform any task asked of them
- Qualified means that the company has documentation on file to show proof of such qualifications
- Ensures all on the crew fully understand the hazards of their job site and each person knows their role in the event of an emergency
- Conducts incident investigations and completes related reports when applicable
- Conducts effective morning tailboards, and on the job training when needed
- Providing and pre-planning adequate work for crews, auditing work performed to ensure compliance and quality
- Understands the economics involved, tracks the productivity of crews and adjusts were needed to ensure profitability
- Requests T/M where applicable and follows all procedures related to securing T/M
- Effectively lead your team in a professional manner while holding each crew member accountable for his/her actions, ie…. write up documentation
- Professionally interface with outside agencies, ie… PI’s, Auditors, Company Representatives, etc
- Effective communication via email, text message, and telephone with all Supervisors and Office Admin, includes the use of Outlook. Must meet all deadlines/timelines as established by management for the submission of all required paperwork. Approves all employee time cards. All paperwork should be accurate and timely.
- Accountable for all deficiencies found within the crew as well as all equipment issued to the crew
- Responsible for all day-to-day maintenance on all vehicles/equipment issued to the crew and communicating with the fleet department about the need for routine maintenance and repairs
Required Certifications
- Valid Driver License (Commercial Driver License preferred)
- Line Clearance Qualified
- CPR and first aid certification. (Within 90 days of hire date)
Preferred Certifications
- ISA Certified Arborist
- Certified TreeCare Safety Professional (CTSP)
Employment contingent upon satisfactory passing of applicable drug and background checks
EEO Statement: ArborWorks, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
