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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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 de las medidas de seguridad.
• Debe cumplir con todas las calificaciones y las características esenciales requeridas para ser líder de cuadrilla.

Responsabilidades

• Visita a las cuadrillas como mínimo de manera semanal para ofrecer orientación, instrucciones y provisiones necesarias.
• Supervisa a los líderes de cuadrilla asegurándose que cumplan con las aptitudes y calificaciones necesarias para la naturaleza del empleo de líder de cuadrilla.
• Observa, apoya y proporciona orientación a los líderes de cuadrilla para lograr los resultados máximos dentro de las prioridades operativas.
• Hace llamadas a los clientes existentes para asegurar su satisfacción.
• Es responsable de procurar que se hagan reparaciones al equipo, mantenimiento preventivo y que se sigan las políticas y procedimientos de compra debidamente.
• Trabaja directamente con el Departamento de Gestión de Riesgos para asegurarse de que se estén siguiendo todos los procedimientos y que se esté usando el equipo de seguridad correspondiente.
• Lleva a cabo análisis de incidentes inmediatamente después de la ocurrencia de estos, trabaja en apego con los lineamientos de Gestión de Riesgos.
• Apoya el gerente en el proceso de licitación.
• Asiste a los cursos de capacitación externos e internos relativos a la mejora de aptitudes de relaciones humanas, gestión de negocios y aspectos técnicos de la industria de los árboles.
• Mantiene al gerente informado de las actividades de la cuadrilla, problemas con el equipo, inquietudes del cliente y el empleado.
• Lleva a cabo otras labores que le asignen el supervisor.

Our DEI Promise:

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought and valued.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service's practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.