General Foreperson

Description

At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. We’re the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America… and always growing.  We’re in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees. 

Why you’ll love being part of the Lewis Family: 

• We are empowered to share our talents. We care deeply. We conquer challenges. We respect our differences. We trust each other. We keep each other safe.  Together, we do great things.
• We offer for Union positions: 
• Competitive pay 
• Specialized paid training & certifications  
• Career advancement opportunities  
• Employee assistance program  

We Believe… 

• That everyone on the team matters 
• That we don’t constrain workers in order to create safety, we ask workers what they need to do work safely, reliably, and productively. 
• That workers aren’t the problem; workers are the problem solvers. 
• That through diversity we build strength 
• That being an employee-owned company (ESOP), it provides future financial stability for our employees 
• That when you join the Lewis Tree Team, your potential is unlimited 

Why you'll love this Job: 

• You love the outdoors: you enjoy varying environments/weather, not afraid to get dirty, adventurous 
• You are open to new ideas: willing to listen and observe, humble 
• You are self-motivated: driven, strong work ethic, willing to “do what it takes” 
• You are adaptable: can think on your feet, nimble, flexible 
• You are collaborative: strong people skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback, willing to speak-up 

Qualifications:
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years experience as a Crew Leader.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Know, understand, and positively communicate with the public, customers, fellow workers, superiors, and corporate personnel.
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with the public, customers, fellow workers, superiors and corporate personnel.
• Well-groomed and properly dressed.
• Understands the hours of service as a General Foreman will exceed that of a Crew Leader classification.
• Have a working knowledge of all equipment associated with line clearance activities.
• Have knowledge of climbing skills and other aspects of electrical line clearance operations, which may include having a pesticide applicator license.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of proper pruning techniques.
• Must be honest, trustworthy, and portray the Company in a positive light.
• Must be extremely safety conscious.
• Must have met all qualifications and nature of duties of a Crew Leader.

Responsibilities:
• Visits crews on a minimum of a weekly basis giving guidance, instructions and necessary supplies.
• Supervises Crew Leaders making sure they are fulfilling the Crew Leader qualifications and nature of duties.
• Observes, supports, and gives guidance to Crew Leaders for achieving maximum results in operational priorities.
• Calls on existing customers to assure customer satisfaction.
• Responsible to see that equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and purchasing policies and procedures are properly followed.
• Works directly with Risk Management Department to ensure all safety procedures are followed and proper safety equipment is being worn.

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Spanish version of job description / Versión en español de la descripción del trabajo:

Aptitudes para un capataz general
• Debe contar con al menos cuatro años (4) de experiencia como Líder de Cuadrilla.
• Debe contar con una licencia de conducir válida.
• Conoce, comprende y se comunica de forma positiva con el público, clientes, compañeros de trabajo, superiores y personal corporativo.
• Debe demostrar capacidad de comunicarse de forma positiva con el público, clientes, compañeros de trabajo, superiores y personal corporativo.
• Buena presentación y vestimenta.
• Debe comprender que las horas de servicio excederán las de la clasificación de líder de cuadrilla.
• Cuenta con conocimiento práctico de todo el equipo asociado con las actividades de despeje de líneas de servicios.
• Sabe escalar y otros aspectos de las operaciones de despeje de líneas, lo cual puede incluir contar con una licencia de aplicador de plaguicidas.
• Debe estar bien familiarizado(a) con las técnicas de poda correctas.
• Debe ser honesto(a), digno(a) de confianza y debe representar a la empresa de forma positiva.
• Debe ser extremadamente consciente d