Asplundh Capital Transmission Trimmer​/Operator Foreperson - Union - ATE

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Job Type:
Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Payrate: Starts at $51.13/ an hour. Benefit and Wage Package

• Family health, dental, and vision insurance (LINECO)
• HRA

TWO Retirement Plans:
National Electrical Annuity Plan AND National Electrical Benefit Fund

10 Paid Holidays (offered after 520 hours worked)

Bereavement Pay

$75, $159, or $175 Daily Per Diem when requirements are met

* Disclaimer - above rates, benefits, and opportunities are applicable at the time of this posting and are subject to change without notice or per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Other benefits of working at Asplundh include:

• Fulltime work
• 4, 10-hour days which allows for a 3-day weekend
• Overtime opportunities (when available)
• The potential to work out-of-state storms.
• Weekly direct deposit
• Industry-leading safety and training programs
• 1st aid/CPR training
• All PPE and tools required to perform applicable position provided by Asplundh.
• OJT – All training is provided one on one / On the job, On the clock.

This position ensures the productivity of daily operations, working closely with management to determine recruiting/hiring needs, deadlines, and safety protocols to enforce among the crew. The Foreperson is responsible for troubleshooting routine job-site issues and engages all employees/contractors in required training, managing, and mentoring.

Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!

Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services for the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing. Diversification over the years has opened up vegetation management services to other specialized markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and departments of transportation.

A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 36,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Line Clearance Supervisor.

• Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
• Enforces safe work practices, such as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA.
• Specifies and conducts safety training by company policies and procedures.
• Discusses with property owner/customer(s) issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, and responsibility for apparent property damage; refers controversial cases to the General Foreperson.
• Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to perform required work.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective completion of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• May be delegated the authority to investigate incident reports, damage claims, etc., and to settle minor damage claims.
• Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew operation.
• Controls crew costs, including effective use of people power, work methods, operation of equipment, etc.
• Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs and distribution, etc.
• Periodically furnishes reports on incidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, new employee follow–up, etc.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and safeguard the public from hazards. In emergencies, determines the action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property.
• Inspects and makes or provides for necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment.
• Maintains good housekeeping on the truck and at the work…