Foreman

The role of Foreman works within and leads a vegetation management crew. The Foreman operates either a bucket truck or other machines, leads training and development of trimmers and grounds men. The foreman enforces safety and operational practices. This role assumes responsibility for maintenance and accuracy of attendance and safety records. The Foreman confers with customers, property owners and general public. The Foreman reports up to the General Foreman and must stay compliant with safety procedure as administered by the Safety Leader.

🌟Receive a $500 Signing Bonus and a $1,000 Stay Bonus within your first 6 months with another $1,000 Bonus at 12 months. Want to know how…just do the following:

Signing Bonus: Sign your offer letter and complete your background check within 3 days and start within 2 weeks.

Stay Bonus: Have good attendance and performance expectations within the first 6 and 12 months.

You can also earn more by referring other great people to join you and the Milhouse team! You are eligible on Day One to participate.

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.

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.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• 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 withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
• 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.
• Must have transportation to and from the show up location.

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:
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Competitive Base Salary – Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture.
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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.
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Career Pathway for Growth - A commitment to employee growth with defined career paths and advancement opportunities .
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Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support the health and well-being of our team members and their families.
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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.

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• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays – Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most.
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• Employee Recognition Program – Be celebrated for the impact you make.
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• Employee Referral Bonus – Bring great people on board and get paid for it.
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• Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate – Milhouse Charities.