What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreperson position at Gunnison Tree Services?
Location: Waycross, GA
About Us:
Gunnison Company (Gunnison or Company), located in Atlanta, GA, is an industry-leading provider of tree and vegetation management services for a growing list of sectors including utility, industrial, government/DOT, residential, and commercial. We offer state-of-the-art solutions across twenty states throughout the Southeast and the Eastern Seaboard.
We Offer:
- Weekly Pay
- PTO & Health Benefits
- Entry - level roles
- Growth & Development within the company
- Boot allowance on qualifying purchases
- 401k 4% match
Summary:
Provides supervision of crews and manages job plan and making sure daily goals are met. Ensuring all work on project is completed safely and efficiently. Proficiently manage a portfolio of multi-disciplined personnel, equipment, project scope, customer requests, and regulations as required for project completion.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- To comply and ensure compliance with all Safety Procedures, Company Policies, Practices and Procedures as well as Local, State and Federal Regulations by the employees and vendors under their direct supervision
- Develop and Manage the daily and weekly job plans including the work schedule, goals and tasks through the Plan, Brief, Execute and Debrief work management cycle
- Coordinate the development of Daily, Weekly and Project level work plans and objectives with the Project Manager
- Direct and deploy personnel and equipment to achieve the daily, weekly and project level plans and objectives
- Manage employee performance and compliance issues directly with the employees; engaging management and the human resource department as required per company practices
- Complete, on-time and cycle, all administrative requirements including but not limited to daily, weekly, monthly, project level reports and data entry
- Efficiently manage and maintain tools and equipment including but not limited to basic machine maintenance, scheduled service, and repairs.
- Execute all on-site communications including but not limited to daily plan briefings and debriefings, JSA’s, and tailboards.
- Train on-site personnel on proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Maintain minimum stocking level of supplies and tools for equipment repair and crew safety.
- Report and document all safety violations, incidents, near misses, and lessons learned to the Project Manager immediately or escalates as necessary
- Operate equipment or perform manual tasks as required to complete the project (on an exception basis only)
- Load and haul equipment according to driver qualification status. * (on an exception basis only)
- Provide Project Manager feedback on plans, performance, equipment or work practices that may improve production and/or safety of the project
- Coach Subordinates
Required Qualifications:
- Outstanding communication, conflict management, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work long hours in a high stress environment, including work outside of normal business hours
- Basic computer skills; ability to use email, Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to access and input required report data
- Must pass a background check and drug test
- Valid driver's license
- Valid CDL
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School Degree or equivalent
- Previous supervisory experience
Physical Demands:
- Required to:
- Sit for up to 4 hours
- Squat for up to 30 minutes, or
- Stand for up to 8 hours
- Height for climbing – 6’ (Required to climb a ladder, stairs, or tree for up to 6’.)
- Maximum single step height – 2’ (Required to make a maximum single step height of up to 2’ with one leg.)
- Maximum weight carried while climbing – 30lbs (Required to carry up to 30 lbs while climbing ladder, stairs, or tree.)
- Crawl height – 2’ (Required to be able to crawl under a 2’ crawl space.)
- Small space/hole – 2.5’ wide (Required to be able to fit through a 2.5’ wide crawl space.)
- Max weight single hand – 30lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 30 lbs with a single hand.)
- Max weight both hands – 60lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 60 lbs with both hands.)
- Max floor to waist lift – 75lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 75 lbs from the floor to the waist.)
- Above shoulder lift – 40lbs (Required to be able to lift up to 40 lbs from the floor to above the shoulders)
- Must be able to routinely lift equipment, tools, and materials
Expected Hours of Work:
Hours are subject to change based on business requirements and per company policy
