Foreman
Quick Summary
Foreman leads a vegetation management crew, operating equipment and supervising grounds maintenance staff while ensuring safety and compliance.
Skills & Keywords
What you will do:
- Leads vegetation management crews.
- Ensures utility specifications are followed.
- Coordinate with General Foreman.
- Pre-inspect projects and develop recommended management plans, matching labor and equipment resources to work and cost estimates.
- Maintain accurate project circuit maps noting project status, crew locations and estimated completion dates.
- Inspect crews, start/stop times and identification of project shop locations.
- Audit time sheets for accuracy.
- Assist with customer notifications and customer complaints.
- Preview work assignments and conduct post work critiques for each crew.
- Maintain an adequate inventory of tools and supplies to sufficiently support the compliment of assigned crews.
- Coordinate activities with the General Foreperson working with the utility to ensure customer’s requirements are achieved.
- This is a minimum 40 hour work week.
- Performs other duties as required.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
* = The benefits listed above are subject to employment status
Benefits included
What we are looking for:
- Must have field experience as vegetation management crew member.
- Must have the ability to evaluate circuit conditions and hours required to complete required clearances to utility specifications.
- Must have computer knowledge.
- Must be able to communicate with various levels of field and management personnel and write reports.
- Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and the requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.
- Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
- Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
- Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
- Must be able to traverse various terrains.
- Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
- Must be able to communicate and handle confrontations professionally.
- Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work).
- Must have knowledge of heavy equipment.
- Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
- Must be willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
- Ability to meet DOT medical certification requirements and obtain a valid DOT Medical Card within 2 weeks from start date.
- Must be able to pass a background check and Motor Vehicle Records Check (MVR).
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
- Uses machines, tools, equipment, and work aides used include chainsaws, hydraulic tools, and hand tools as required.
At Milhouse, we’re more than just a place to work — we’re a place to grow, thrive, and be celebrated. Here’s how we invest in you:
Want to learn more about our Milhouse Forestry team?
Come join a supportive and hardworking team that is dedicated to encouraging our core values here at Milhouse. Come grow with us as we learn to develop & conquer a new region!
- Competitive Base Salary – Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture.
- Sign-On & Stay Bonus Program – Join the team and earn bonus opportunities that reward both your successful start and continued commitment to Milhouse's growth and success.
- Career Pathway for Growth - A commitment to employee growth with defined career paths and advancement opportunities.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support the health and well-being of our team members and their families.
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability – We’ve got your back when life takes unexpected turns.
- Voluntary Coverages – Take control of your well-being with added coverage options.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Build your future with confidence.
- Generous PTO + Paid Holidays – Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most.
- Employee Recognition Program – Be celebrated for the impact you make.
- Employee Referral Bonus – Bring great people on board and get paid for it.
- Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate – Milhouse Charities.
Here's a little information on Milhouse Forestry, LLC
Milhouse Forestry, LLC. is an affiliate of Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. Milhouse Forestry is a diverse, innovative vegetation management firm providing line clearance services to the utility industry. Uninterrupted, reliable power is an important service provided by electrical utilities across the United States. By far, most power outages can be attributed to interference associated with vegetation. Milhouse Forestry's team sustainably solves problems associated with vegetation management challenges.
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.
Milhouse Forestry is excited to welcome you as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are at-will employer.
milhouseinc
Chicago, IL
About milhouseinc
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is a Chicago-based engineering and construction firm founded in 2001 with over 500 professionals and global offices.
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