General Foreperson - Hourly

Overview:NG Gilbert under local 1249

Weekly Overtime Possible

CDL and MedCard Required (or obtained within 90 days of employment)

*** for NG Gilbert***
Since 1939, NG Gilbert Services has performed utility line clearance, line construction, rebuilds, upgrades, and maintenance services for utility companies throughout the U.S.
Whether clearing vegetation from rights of way, helping to restore power after storms, or performing line construction services, NG Gilbert Services plays a key role in keeping the power on nation-wide. We constantly strive to contribute to our clients’ success with a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
NG Gilbert Services employs the most talented and safety-minded people to support the electric utility industry. We work with clients to develop a project pre-planning program to facilitate complete project awareness for all personnel and to meet all identified goals.
Position DescriptionThe General Foreperson – Hourly provides hands-on leadership and is responsible for scheduling, planning, coordinating, and supervising tree crews. This position is also responsible for assisting in cost control, ensuring workplace safety, and consistent and fair application of all Company employment policies. The General Foreperson – Hourly is a first-line manager and key customer interface.Responsibilities:Duties IncludePosition Dimensions/Scope

• Management Responsibility: $1.2 -$3 million Annual Revenue
• Direct Supervisory Responsibility:
  • 10-25 FTEs
  • 5-10 Crews
• Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: None
  

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities Essential Functions:

• Human Resources and Supervision
  • Interviews and hires employees in compliance with Company guidelines and procedures
  • Supervises the activities of assigned employees, assesses competency and capability and takes appropriate action to deal with performance concerns
  • Maintains positive employee relations with and between employees and takes proper disciplinary measures when required
  • Stimulates maximum efficiency and productivity of employees
• Planning and Scheduling
  • Reads and understands charts, work orders, schedules, customer contracts, drawings, and other records and reports to (a) plan and establish work schedules (including required overtime), assignments and sequences to meet goals, (b) arrange for notification and permission to complete work and (c) evaluate outputs
  • Recommends adding and releasing of personnel as required to maintain the schedule
• Safety and Training
  • Demonstrates equipment operations, work processes and safety procedures to new employees or assigns employees to experienced workers for training
  • Identifies needs for employee training and ensures training is completed and up to date
  • Maintains adherence to company safety policies, standards, and good housekeeping practices
  • Ensures completion of safety and hazard assessments and establishes work zones and traffic control
  • Conducts safety and other informational or educational meetings as required
  • Participates in incident investigations and reviews
  • Ensures timely responses, actions, and corrections to safety issues
• Supplies, Vehicles, and Equipment
  • Inventories and obtains supplies, materials, and equipment in compliance with Company policies
  • Inspects vehicles, machinery, equipment, and tools; communicates needed repairs and replacements to supervisor and corporate office
  • Coordinates and ensures proper repairs are completed
• Quality Control
  • Oversees execution of work by employees and ensures work meets specifications
  • Communicates with serviced customers to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Evaluates and attends to day to day customer errors, complaints and concerns and assures appropriate resolution
• Administration
  • Keeps required records of employment matters and activities and regularly reports to supervisor on issues, progress or delays, and achievement
  • Regularly monitors Company telephone and email and communicates/responds to supervisor and corporate office requests
  • Transmits all required information and documentation to employees (including paychecks, memos, manuals, forms, training materials, etc.) promptly
  • Submits all necessary documentation for the supervisor and corporate office (including new hire paperwork, timesheets, incident reports, training records, disciplinary and separation documentation, equipment reports, safety inspections, and audits, etc.) in a neat, accurate and timely manner
  • Assists supervisor in the bidding process

Secondary Duties:

• Reports to work outside of regular work hours for emergency operations
• May be assigned to perform the duties and functions of a direct supervisor or subordinate employees when that person is absent
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:What You'll Bring to the Team

• Working knowledge of established industry hazards, standards, practices, procedures, and techniques (both manual and mechanical electrical line clearance methods, including pruning and climbing skills)
• Working knowledge of equipment and tools used in assigned processes
• Three (3) years of directly related experience; two (2) years of experience in a Group Leader/Supervisory role
• Valid Driver’s License in State of residence
• Qualified to obtain and maintain DOT Medical Certification
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements of the position
• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
• Be at least 18 years of age, or 21 if CDL is required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Commercial Driver’s License (Class B minimum)
• Herbicide Applicator’s License in one or more States
• Conversational knowledge of the Spanish language

Why Townsend?Townsend’s number one core value is Safety; we operate a strict Drug Free workplace. A condition of employment is passing a drug screening and routine background checks. Vehicle operators will be required to have and maintain safe driving records and licenses.
Our Goal is to assure that all employees work safely and return home safely to their families every day.
Competitive Benefits + CompensationTownsend and its family of companies are committed to employees, their development and their well-being. Townsend offers full-time employees with a variety of voluntary benefit plans.

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off to balance Work and Family
• Health Care
• Vision Care
• Dental Care
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Life Insurance

These benefits help employees and their families to maintain a high quality of life, both professionally and personally.
The Townsend Corporation and its family of companies are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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