Asplundh Capital Transmission Trimmer/Operator Foreperson - Union - ATE
Asplundh Tree Expert
- Escanaba, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Family health, dental, and vision insurance (LINECO)
- HRA
- Fulltime work
- 4, 10-hour days which allows for a 3-day weekend
- Overtime opportunities (when available)
- The potential to work out-of-state storms.
- Weekly direct deposit
- Excellent growth opportunities
- Industry-leading safety and training programs
- 1st aid/CPR training
- All PPE and tools required to perform applicable position provided by Asplundh.
- OJT - All training is provided one on one / On the job, On the clock.
- Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
- Enforces safe work practices, such as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA.
- Specifies and conducts safety training by company policies and procedures.
- Discusses with property owner/customer(s) issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, and responsibility for apparent property damage; refers controversial cases to the General Foreperson.
- Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to perform required work.
- Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective completion of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
- May be delegated the authority to investigate incident reports, damage claims, etc., and to settle minor damage claims.
- Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew operation.
- Controls crew costs, including effective use of people power, work methods, operation of equipment, etc.
- Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs and distribution, etc.
- Periodically furnishes reports on incidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, new employee follow-up, etc.
- Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
- Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and safeguard the public from hazards. In emergencies, determines the action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property.
- Inspects and makes or provides for necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment.
- Maintains good housekeeping on the truck and at the work location.
- Responsible for DOT maintenance and inspection requirements on all required vehicles.
- Keeps informed regarding new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices, including EEO and AA policies. Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Organization skills and the ability to multitask.
- Capable of adjusting to field requirements and taking independent action without close supervision.
- Can safely drive an approved company vehicle.
- Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
- Have no fear of heights.
- Willing to affiliate with the union.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
- Valid Driver's License required.
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) preferred.
- DOT Medical Card.
- RARE (less than 10%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, color vision, climbing stairs.
- OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing on/off trucks, pushing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.
- FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking, body-twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, hearing-speech range, lifting, carrying, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs.
- CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, seeing, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range of motion, depth perception.
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