Line Clearance Foreperson LH

Summary Description

Under the supervision of a Project Manager or Line Clearance Superintendent, plans, directs, and supervises tree trimming team activities working to maintain safe clearance around power lines.  Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M employment policies and procedures including standards of conduct and appearance to reflect positively on the Company.
• Effectively manages the requisition, storage and safeguarding all equipment, tools and vehicles. 
• Works with Project Managers to ensure Tri-M has adequate manpower to maintain project schedule. 
• Builds and maintains positive professional relationships with customers.
• Acts as primary contact between the line clearance team and customer on site.
• Provides project schedule updates as required. 
• Reads and interprets outdoor electrical distribution system and/or power line drawings.
• Performs layout and supervision of line clearance projects.
• Operates and oversees the use of specialized equipment including, but not limited to, bucket trucks, chippers and chainsaws. 
• Provides guidance on complex trimming and tree removal, especially around energized power lines. 
• Effectively manages requisition, storage and safeguarding of materials.
• Effectively manages and tracks jobsite labor, scheduling, material usage and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Oversees daily operations, coordinates work schedules and ensure all tasks are completed to standard and deadlines provided. 
• Provide input on annual performance assessments and hold team members accountable in accordance with company policies and procedures. 
• Train and mentor new teams members in safe line clearance techniques. 
• Responds to emergency service requests outside of regular working hours.
• Performs all other assigned duties and assists with high voltage initiatives.
• Keeps abreast of new developments and techniques in the line clearance industry. 

Job Requirements

Skills/Education:

• High school education or equivalency; post high school education desirable but not required.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in tree trimming industry at Journeyperson level.
• Minimum of 4-6 years tree climbing experience.
• Herbicide and trimming certifications preferred or ability to obtain.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of company safety and personnel policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of all equipment associated with line clearance activities including aerial lifts, chainsaws and woodchippers.    
• Must be familiar with electrical and voltage hazards.
• Knowledge of trees including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, as applicable to working close to energized conductors.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand and effectively apply construction drawings, specifications and electrical schematics.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to mentor and guide team members in a professional, constructive manner.
• Ability to organize and administer multiple job functions with good attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic level computer literacy including word processing, working with spreadsheets, processing emails and data entry.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with other construction and high voltage trades.
• Must be confident, decisive, self-motivated.
• Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends).
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.  Class A or B CDL with airbrake endorsement required.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally to jobsites with overnight stays.
• Must have reliable personal transportation, as needed, to and from assigned work location/office.    

Physical Requirements:

• Working 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8 to 10-hour shifts.
• Standing and climbing 4 to 6 hours/day.
• Kneeling, lifting, reaching above shoulders, and bending 4 to 5 hours/day.
• Twisting (180° ) and walking 2 to 3 hours/day.
• Squatting and sitting 1 to 2 hours/day.
• Lifting weights of 0 to 75 lbs. at the following frequencies:  continuous lifting of 10 to 35 lbs.; frequent lifting of 35 to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting of 50 to 75 lbs.; sizes & shapes of objects vary from concrete blocks to cylinders to 10’ lengths of metallic conduit and 20' lengths of PVC conduit; average carry requirements, 60 lbs. for 40'.
• Ability to lift from floor to above shoulder.
• Repetitive use of hands includes continuous grasping up to 50 lbs.; frequent pushing and pulling of 50 to 75 lbs.; and fine motor coordination for receptacle installation and wire terminations.
• Repetitive use of feet is required for operating heavy equipment, conduit benders and vertical climbing.
• Vision adequate for blueprint reading and color coding for wire identification.
• Balance adequate for continuous climbing of ladders, scaffolds, and lifts and for working from heights.
• Environmental factors may include working in temperature extremes of 0° F to 100° F up to 8 hours inside or outside and atmospheric exposure to dust, gases, fumes, and odors within the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL).
• Special hazards include exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and potentially explosive hazards.
• Personal protective equipment includes use of hard hat, safety glasses, protected-toe boots, and appropriate gloves for the task.  Equipment on an "as needed" basis may include fall protection, dust mask, respirator, hearing protection, arc flash protective gear, and dielectrically insulated gloves and/or sleeves, etc. 

Salary : $27 - $32