Job Description: Wood Pole Foreman
Position Overview: The Wood Pole Foreman is responsible for conducting thorough inspections of wooden utility poles to ensure compliance with safety standards, structural integrity, and overall quality. This role involves comprehensive assessments, documentation, and reporting of findings to maintain the reliability and safety of utility pole networks. Daily management of a crew consisting of at least one Laborer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspection Protocol: Execute detailed inspections of wooden utility poles based on established safety guidelines, industry standards, and company protocols.
- Structural Assessment: Evaluate the structural integrity of wooden poles, examining for signs of decay, cracks, splits, insect infestation, or any other compromising factors.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, identifying potential hazards and recommending necessary actions for repair or replacement.
- Reporting: Accurately record inspection information into data collection application including taking pictures and attaching required information while outlining inspection results, highlighting critical issues, and providing recommendations for corrective measures.
- Collaboration: Liaise with relevant stakeholders to communicate inspection outcomes and support the implementation of recommended actions.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute insights for the enhancement of inspection procedures, tools, or methodologies to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
- Manage daily expenses, admin, and payroll for entire crew.
- Maintain and manage equipment, tools, and inventory for project.
- Employee training and development.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional vocational training or experience in related field preferred.
- Strong planning and task management skills.
- Knowledge: Proficient understanding of wood pole materials, construction, decay mechanisms, and safety standards.
- Exceptional attention to detail and observational skills.
- Proficiency in using hand tools and equipment.
- Proficient in working independently, prioritizing tasks effectively, and problem solving.
- Capable of performing fieldwork, utilizing a shovel to excavate and applying preservatives and protective coatings with adherence to safety protocols.
- Meet physical demands of walking long distances in uneven terrain while carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 75%.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- OSHA 10 training.
- Pesticide Applicator License for state of residence.
Career Path - Supervisor
Note: The above job description is a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements typically associated with the role of a Wood Pole Foreman. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on organizational requirements and industry standards.
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