Utility Line Clearance General Foreman

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.