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Foreperson W/ CDL, W/O CDL
Location: Bristol, VA, Front Royal, VA, Luray, VA, Warrenton, VA, Richmond, VA
Salary:
FOREPERSON
Duties include supervising and performing tree-trimming and preservation work. Foreperson is responsible for making sure the tasks connected with maintenance, pruning, trimming, transplanting, and felling of trees are executed properly. **Given the dangerous nature of the work required, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time**
Essential Functions
- Plans and communicates daily work for the crew.
- Assigns work for individual crew members and directs crew in performing work according to accepted line clearance practices.
- Receives and interprets tree-trimming and spraying orders from General Foreperson.
- Safeguards the public from hazards in and around work area. Cooperates with customers, police, fire department, etc. when blocking streets or driveways.
- Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
- Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies and conducts safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintains accurate records, timesheets and reports related to the performance of the crew operation.
- Controls crew costs, including effective use of peoplepower, work methods, operation of equipment, etc.
- Takes responsibility for DOT maintenance and inspection requirements on all required vehicles.
- Performs other related work, as assigned by supervisors.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be able to wear necessary PPE.
- Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments.
- Must be able to lift, move and maneuver heavy weights of 10 pounds frequently, and weights of up to 50 pounds infrequently.
- Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test.
- Must be able to pass criminal background check.
- Must have a valid Driver's License.
- 2 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting over 10 pounds to 50 pounds
- Gripping
- Climbing
- Climbing on and off truck
- Balancing
- Pulling and Pushing
- Carrying
- Crawling
- Squatting
- Body Twisting
- Standing
- Walking
- Stooping
- Kneeling
- Seeing
- Range of Motion
Categories
- Any
- Climber
- General Foreman
- Municipal
- Other
- Utility
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