Job Title:

Utility Line Clearance General Foreman

Utility Line Clearance General Foreman oversees multiple tree-trimming and vegetation management crews. They act as the primary operational liaison between field crews, utility company representatives, property owners, and corporate management.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Workforce Management:
- Plan, schedule, and assign daily work orders and equipment to multiple field crews.
- Conduct field quality checks to ensure pruning meets ANSI A300, ISA standards, and utility customer specifications.
- Monitor crew productivity, work hours, equipment usage, and progress reporting.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
- Enforce strict adherence to OSHA regulations, ANSI Z133 standards, and Electrical Hazard Awareness Programs (EHAP).
- Conduct site safety audits, tailgate meetings, pre-trip vehicle inspections, and accident investigations.
- Ensure proper work-zone traffic control setup (barricades, signs, flaggers).
Customer & Public Relations:
- Serve as the main point of contact for utility arborists and municipal inspectors.
- Handle property owner notifications, easement questions, and customer complaints.
Equipment & Logistics:
- Oversee maintenance and safe operation of bucket trucks, chippers, chain saws, and specialized clearing machinery.
- Ensure equipment receives routine servicing and prompt repairs.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: 3–5+ years in utility line clearance work, including prior experience as a Crew Foreman.
National Grid & Eversource protocols are preferred.
Certifications & Licenses:
- Valid Driver's License (Class A or B Commercial Driver's License / CDL often preferred/required).
- EHAP (Electrical Hazard Awareness Program), First Aid, and CPR certifications.
- ISA Certified Arborist or Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) is a plus.
Skills: Strong leadership, knowledge of tree identification/biology, storm-response readiness, and proficiency with digital reporting software/tablets.

Pay Scales based on experience and skillset.

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