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Foreperson - Greensboro/Raleigh, NC (Residential/Commercial)

Xylem Tree Experts
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2025

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Position Summary  

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated leader who enjoys working outdoors to support our residential/commercial tree care crews in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

The Foreperson leads their crew(s) to complete daily tasks related to residential/commercial tree care services. This includes tree removals, pruning, stump grinding, storm remediation, and debris removal. This is a Working Foreperson position that also oversees crew safety and productivity as well as completing all time submissions and required documentation. The position interacts directly with customers to ensure a full understanding of the work being performed and to secure total customer satisfaction upon completion.

  Duties and Responsibilities • Provide leadership and guidance to field staff, including training and development. • Notify private property owners of presence on the property; obtain permission to perform specified services; discuss issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, etc. with customer and/or property owner. • Continually monitor the site for changing safety conditions and related issues. • Ensure daily work is completed in accordance with job specifications and customer requirements • Obey and assure that all company standards, policies, and procedures are complied with by you and your crew. • Responsible for all company equipment and material assigned to you. • Track hours and submit daily through Arborgold software for self and crew. • Monitor the quality of work and be proactive in bringing issues to the customer’s attention by inspecting the job site at the end of each day. • Oversee equipment and material usage, and cleanup. • Maintain above-standard customer relations. • May be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested.   Education and Experience · High school diploma or equivalent. · Two years of supervisory experience within the Tree or Landscape Management Industry (preferred). · Prior experience in residential/ commercial vegetation management, construction, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.   Minimum Qualifications · Meets and demonstrates qualifications for all positions on a crew. · Delegates work and takes accountability for the performance of the crew. · Ability to read and understand work orders. · Experience in safe operations and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. · Able to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision. · Possess a valid driver’s license and clean MVR. · Knowledge of botanical and common names of trees and plants is a plus. · Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.   Benefits · Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance · 401K With Company Match · Paid time off · Employee discounts · Professional development assistance

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