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Utilities Service, LLC General Foreperson - San Francisco / Bay Area - Reg 174 in Milpitas, California
Job Title: General Foreperson - San Francisco / Bay Area
This position ensures the productivity of daily operations, working closely with management to determine recruiting/hiring needs, deadlines, and safety protocols to enforce among crews. The General Foreperson is responsible for troubleshooting routine job-site issues and engages all employees/contractors in required training, managing, and mentoring.
Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a company offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you! With company origins dating back to 1940, UTS has over 70 years of expertise in delivering professional, performance-based vegetation management services.
Job Type : Full-Time +, Exempt
Pay :
$95,000 – $105,000 per year based on experience
Bonus and Profit Sharing based on performance.
Benefits:
Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Employee Assistance Program
Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Provide daily communication with client representatives, conferring with customers, property owners, the public, contractors, and agency representatives; obtaining permission to perform work.
Carry out job site inspections, maintain proper working conditions, and ensure job site hazards are mitigated.
Job cost control and invoice reconciliation.
Order interpretation and accurate work reporting and record maintenance within the customer system.
Direct emergencies, assisting with incident reports & and investigations.
Directs/supervises crew on new tasks, work production, and safety practice adherence.
Administers training, disciplinary action, and interpretation of policies.
Participates in regional safety company training and performs all work under the regional safety policy guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to read and follow prints, visualize a job build, and apply critical thinking to solve problems and identify job-site hazards.
Ability to work safely, productively, and follow directions.
Proficiency in critical thinking, enabling agile problem-solving and effective decision-making.
Adeptness at efficiently resolving challenges, contributing to smoother operations.
Clear and concise communication skills to articulate ideas and solutions effectively.
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite.
Education & Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in the Line Clearance field operations is required.
Pre-Screen:
- Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
A Driver’s License Required.
A CDL is a plus.
Travel Requirements:
Travels from Job site to job site as frequently as necessary.
This role may entail occasional travel to regional sites, necessitating overnight stays as and when needed.
Physical Requirements:
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 a truck, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs.
CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing-speech-range, depth-perception, color vision.
Safety:
Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate & handle confrontations professionally.
About Us:
Since 1940, Utility Tree Service (UTS) has specialized in utility line clearance work. Today, UTS continues to offer a responsive local presence with access to national resources for peak needs.
Our primary goal is to be a valued partner to utilities and other agencies in providing safe and efficient vegetation management with respect for people, property, and the environment.
Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339. An Equal Opportunity Employer.