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About the Role
The Foreperson – Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) is a frontline leadership position responsible for directing daily field operations for a single vegetation management crew. The role ensures work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with utility requirements and ArborWorks procedures. As the primary on-site leader, the Foreperson provides hands-on direction, coordinates crew activities, and maintains accountability for safety, quality, and production.
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct a single field crew performing utility vegetation management work.
- Assign daily tasks, coordinate work activities, and monitor job progress.
- Provide clear direction and on-the-job instruction to crew members.
- Maintain accountability for crew conduct, attendance, and adherence to company expectations.
- Lead by example to promote professionalism, teamwork, and a strong safety culture.
- Perform vegetation management work, including tree trimming, climbing, rigging, and ground operations.
- Operate chainsaws, chippers, and other equipment for clearing, bucking, and limbing.
- Set up job sites, establish work zones, and coordinate traffic control.
- Ensure proper handling, cleanup, and disposal of vegetation debris.
- Participate in pre-job planning, daily tailboards, and job briefings.
- Enforce compliance with OSHA, ANSI Z133, utility requirements, and ArborWorks safety policies.
- Conduct job-site safety checks and address unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately.
- Ensure crew members use and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Respond to incidents, near-misses, or property damage events and report them.
- Reinforce corrective actions and safety expectations with crew members.
- Perform routine inspections of vehicles, tools, and equipment prior to use.
- Ensure equipment is operated safely and maintained in proper working condition.
- Report equipment issues, maintenance needs, or damage promptly.
- Maintain accountability for crew-assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.
- Ensure completed work meets utility specifications, trim standards, and ArborWorks quality expectations.
- Conduct post-work inspections to confirm job completion and quality.
- Complete required job documentation, including production reporting, timekeeping, and daily records.
- Communicate professionally with customers, property owners, inspectors, and utility representatives.
- Escalate customer concerns or operational issues to management as appropriate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 12 months of utility line clearance or vegetation management experience.
- Prior experience in a lead, senior trimmer, or crew-level leadership role preferred.
- Ability to lead and coordinate a field crew in a safety-critical environment.
- Working knowledge of utility vegetation management practices and equipment.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
- Strong verbal communication skills for crew leadership and customer interaction.
- Ability to follow work plans, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing field conditions.
- Valid Driver’s License required; CDL preferred.
- DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Form MCSA-5876), where applicable.
- CPR and First Aid Certification (required within 90 days of hire).
- Groundperson Training
- Aerial Rescue Training
- Tree Feller Training
- Equipment operation proficiency certifications (as applicable)
- Successful completion of the Foreperson assessment with a minimum score of 70%
Skills
- Vegetation Management
- Utility Line Clearance
- Crew Leadership
- Safety Management
- Equipment Operation
- Chainsaw Operation
- Climbing
- Rigging
- Traffic Control Coordination
- Customer Communication
- Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
Location
- Field-Based
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Outdoor
- Field Operations
Experience Level
- 12 months of utility line clearance or vegetation management experience
- Prior lead, senior trimmer, or crew-level leadership role preferred
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
About the Company
- ARBORWORKS LLC IS A NATIONWIDE LEADER IN PROFESSIONAL VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, SPECIALIZING IN UTILITY LINE CLEARANCE, FIRE REMEDIATION, AND LARGE-SCALE ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.
- ESTABLISHED IN 2003, WE HAVE BUILT A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY AND SAFETY BY LEVERAGING ADVANCED MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT AND A SKILLED TEAM OF DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS.
- GUIDED BY A COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION, SAFETY, AND SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, ARBORWORKS PRIDES ITSELF ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SAFETY CULTURE, RECOGNIZED THROUGH INDUSTRY-LEADING THIRD-PARTY RATINGS.
- WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO GROW YOUR CAREER OR CONTRIBUTE YOUR EXPERTISE, ARBORWORKS OFFERS A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE TEAM MEMBERS ARE VALUED, AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH IS A PRIORITY.
- WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING SAFE COMMUNITIES AND DELIVERING EXCELLENCE IN EVERY PROJECT.
Equal Opportunity
- ArborWorks, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.