General Foreperson

Job Summary:

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 Arizona. Our headquarters are in Oakhurst, CA, however, we have positions throughout the West Coast and the East Coast.

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