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Job Summary:

As a Working Foreman A, daily duties will include leading, organizing, planning, and direct operations for projects and at a crew level, working within the vegetation management & tree trimming industry. Duties will be performed within the minimum approach distance of energized utility lines and critical infrastructure. This position is responsible for project management and personnel management.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Responsible for the operation of a work crew 
• Must have demonstrated competency as both a Lift/Equipment Operator A and a Climber A
• Must be willing and able to perform the role of crew member classifications 
• Organize, schedule, and lead a crew to complete projects and tasks
• Must maintain certification and qualifications to work within the minimum approach distance of energized electrical lines
• Draft, compile, and complete required documents, spreadsheets, or forms
• Must be able to think critically, problem-solve and make independent decisions
• Perform risk and hazard assessment, apply risk mitigation procedures or techniques
• Perform conflict resolution among supervised individuals and/or customers
• Train, instruct, and lead a crew in proper utility tree work and vegetation management methods
• Safely operate tree trimming-related equipment – saws, lifts, chippers, trucks, etc.
• Communicate with crew, management, vendors, and customers
• Maintain knowledge of the industry's best practices and safety requirements
• Work well within a team to complete projects and tasks
• Must be able to work outdoors, year-round in varying environments
• Must be able to work in, around, and amongst poisonous plants and noxious vegetation
• Other tasks as required

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in Utility line clearance and Right-of-Way (ROW) vegetation management operations
• Valid Driver License

 Preferred Qualifications/Education:

• ISA Certified Arborist or ISA Certified Utility Arborist (ISA) or Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP)
• Commercial Drives License: Class A or B
• Qualified Applicator License (QAL)
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC)
• TRAQ Certification
• Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences

 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Extensive experience and understanding of tree trimming
• Comprehensive understanding of tree trimming techniques and application to utility ROW work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead crews: layout daily plans, direct crews, manage jobs, manage schedules
• Ability to operate equipment and vehicles related to vegetation management activities
• Ability to utilize Mac/Ipad/apple devices
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, ArcGIS, Collector/Field Maps
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI and other applicable safety requirements related to tree trimming
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI and other applicable safety requirements related to equipment operations
• Ability to problems solve
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to regularly lift 50lbs or more

 Travel:

• This position is expected to travel to project sites and locations in Puerto Rico (including Vieques and Culebra)

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Sites can be very hot and dusty.

 Ceres is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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