General Foreperson - Hugo, OK

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The General Foreperson coordinates crew members, equipment, tools, and supplies in order to complete all jobs efficiently, correctly, and profitably.

Essential Functions

  • Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
  • Keep utility company representatives informed of crew members and equipment
  • Establish and monitor systems to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of all equipment and facilities
  • Prompt dispatch of crews to job sites
  • Teach all safety regulations to crew members and ensure 100% compliance on the safety regulations
  • Instruct employees how to operate all equipment and use materials safely
  • Ensure first aid equipment is readily available to crews at all times
  • Assist in filling out accident reports promptly and completely when needed and investigate cause(s) of accidents
  • Hire, train, and discipline employees
  • Determine workable hours and approve all time submitted by employees (chargeable and non-chargeable); Keeps non-chargeable hours and overtime to a minimum
  • Maintain good morale and handle basic grievances
  • Study and determine most efficient way to handle each job, considering such factors as location, season, crew availability, equipment, materials, etc.
  • Use and transport materials and chemicals to avoid waste, loss and hazards
  • Control productivity of each crew member and utilize each tool and piece of equipment to its fullest
  • Ensure there are sufficient and appropriate materials and equipment to do each job
  • Accountable for all tools, equipment, safety devices, materials, and supplies
  • Store equipment and materials safely each night to avoid loss by theft, vandalism, etc.
  • Know operating conditions of all equipment; recommend and schedule replacement of maintenance in time to avoid a breakdown
  • Know proper and complete operation of each piece of equipment and ensure crew members use the right equipment for each job
  • Ensure that all drivers possess the proper driving card and are approved to drive for the vehicle they operate
  • Ensure that all employees have the proper certifications and qualifications for their positions and the equipment they operate
  • Perform duties for storm work as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities
The General Foreperson has all crew positions as direct reports.


Experience Requirements
At least 5 years’ prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging,
landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred; previous experience as a General Foreperson
preferred


Education Requirements
High School diploma or education equivalent preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Must be able to supervise the performance of individual employees and various crews’ performance
  • Must be able to delegate work and take accountability for the performance of a crew
  • Must maintain a professional and effective relationship with employees, customers, and the general public
  • Must be able to meet and demonstrate qualifications of all positions on a crew
  • Must be able to travel throughout the week to assigned crew locations
  • Must possess strong organizational skills
  • Must have and maintain a Driver’s License and be able to safely drive a company vehicle
  • Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with others
  • Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or
responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or
be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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