Foreperson - Union - UTS Reg 174
Utility Tree Service, LLC - 174
- Burlingame, CA
- $43.90-45.95 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
- Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Line Clearance Supervisor.
- Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
- Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies and conducts safety training in accordance with 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 damage to property; 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 the 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 emergency situations, determines action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property.
- Examines equipment such as tools and trucks and arranges for any needed repairs or maintenance.
- 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.
- Requires the understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
- Must have excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Must have organizational skills and be able to multi-task.
- Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and taking independent action without close supervision.
- Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
- Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
- Due to the capacity of existing equipment, the weight of the employee should not exceed approximately 300 pounds.
- Must have no fear of heights.
- A minimum of 3120 hours of working experience in the line clearance industry is required.
- 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.
- A valid Driver's License Required.
- A CDL is preferred.
- RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs.
- OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range-of-motion, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing.
- FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking, sitting, climbing on/off truck, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs.
- CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing-speech-range, depth-perception, color vision.
- Works in proximity to energized power lines.
- Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saw, woodchipper, and other equipment with hearing protection.
- Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
- Works at varying heights above ground and on unlevel terrain.
- Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.