Foreperson

Founded in 1945 by A. D. West and M. E. Erickson, West Tree Service, a Gunnison Company, has been a trusted provider of Right of Way (ROW) maintenance services for utilities. We specialize in vegetation management for Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) like Entergy and OG&E, Cooperatives, Municipalities, and gas pipeline companies. Our services include tree trimming and removal, herbicide application, and mowing, ensuring a clear and manageable ROW for reliable utility services. Most of our management team and supervisors are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), promoting professional arboriculture practices.

We Offer:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Benefits
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401k employer match up to 4%
• Boot allowance on qualifying purchases

Supervise crews, manage job plans, and ensure daily goals are met safely and efficiently. Oversee a portfolio of multi-disciplined personnel, equipment, project scope, customer requests, and regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all Safety Procedures, Company Policies, Practices, and Procedures, as well as Local, State, and Federal Regulations.
• Develop and manage daily and weekly job plans, including work schedules, goals, and tasks.
• Coordinate work plans and objectives with the Project Manager.
• Direct and deploy personnel and equipment to meet plans and objectives.
• Manage employee performance and compliance issues.
• Complete all administrative requirements on time.
• Maintain tools and equipment, including basic maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct on-site communications, including daily briefings and debriefings.
• Train personnel on proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Maintain minimum stocking levels of supplies and tools.
• Report and document all safety violations, incidents, near misses, and lessons learned.
• Operate equipment or perform manual tasks as needed.
• Load and haul equipment as required.
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on plans, performance, equipment, or work practices.
• Coach subordinates.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, conflict management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work long hours in a high-stress environment, including outside normal business hours.
• Basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid CDL required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Physical Demands:

• Sit for up to 4 hours.
• Squat for up to 30 minutes.
• Stand for up to 8 hours.
• Climb up to 6 feet.
• Make a single step height of up to 2 feet.
• Carry up to 30 lbs while climbing.
• Crawl under a 2-foot space.
• Fit through a 2.5-foot wide space.
• Lift up to 30 lbs with one hand.
• Lift up to 60 lbs with both hands.
• Lift up to 75 lbs from the floor to the waist.
• Lift up to 40 lbs above the shoulders.
• Routinely lift equipment, tools, and materials.

Expected Hours of Work:

Hours may change based on business requirements and company policy.