Summary: Performs inspection, maintenance, and/or restoration of utility infrastructure. Responsible for the direct supervision of field crews while planning, organizing, and coordinating daily field operations for various job types. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions described below:

• Perform work according to standard work practices, procedures, and customer specifications, including but not limited to excavating soil, inspecting structures, applying preservatives and/or coatings, installing steel trusses, and restoring the job site to its original condition.
• Maintain good customer and public relations by maintaining a professional appearance, being courteous, and communicating in a clear, respectful manner
• Maintain a positive company image, including the appearance of the crew, vehicles, and work areas.
• Train, motivate and oversee a crew of up to ten (10) employees of diverse backgrounds and skill levels
• Effectively manage daily work and crew to meet safety, quality, production, expense control, and crew management goals.
• Organize resources and prioritize work to complete job within established timeframe.
• Operate vehicles to transport material, equipment, and crew to and from job site­ including utility vehicles (UTVs) and trailer towing as needed
• Collect, record, and submit accurate, complete, and timely data related to timekeeping, payroll, and work performed.
• Promote and enforce safety by conducting daily briefings, weekly safety meetings, ensuring safe work practices are followed, monitoring and maintaining tool condition, and ensuring all drivers of company vehicles are qualified through company programs.
• Properly maintain all vehicles, equipment, and tools used by the crew.
• Maintain adequate inventory of equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
• Enforce and comply with all company and/or customer-required policies and procedures, including but not limited to crew member coaching, Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace, prohibition of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

Competencies:

• Integrity and Respect: Conducts work with honesty, integrity, and humility to build trust and gain respect; can be trusted to "do the right thing"; treats others with respect; accepts and values differences; takes responsibility, admits mistakes, and seeks assistance when needed.
• Action-Oriented: Enjoys physically challenging and demanding outdoor work; self­ starter, motivated, and independent worker; able to balance competing priorities while achieving results.
• Directing Others: Establishes and clearly communicates expectations and work direction; challenges others to go beyond minimum expectations; distributes the workload appropriately and provides needed resources; maintains open communications and provides coaching and feedback on performance.
• Drive for Results: Consistent performer; seeks-and encourages others-to exceed expectations and goals; able to meet production expectations, milestones, and goals, while being mindful of safety quality, and compliance.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); possess some specialized training or at least three (3) months of related work experience. Must successfully complete all aspects of a three (3) to eight (8) week Foreman Training Program, covering administration, crew management, pesticide application, safety, and driver qualification. The length of training is dependent on the profit center and/or type of service.

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations: Must possess a valid provincial driver's license with no DUI/DWI convictions within the previous five (5) years. This period may be reduced to two (2) years if the applicant provides evidence of completing a state-certified rehabilitation course provided, there are no additional moving violations in this two (2) year period. Ability to maintain First Aid and CPR certifications (e.g., Red Cross). May be required to obtain (or work under) a provincial pesticide applicator license. May be required to obtain and pass a DOT medical exam.

Technical Skills: Ability to effectively communicate using e-mail, read and follow maps, understand and follow complex procedures and specifications, and utilize a handheld data collection device (e.g., tablet or handheld computer). Must have strong computer skills and the technical aptitude to learn Osmose and utility software applications. Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.