Vegetation Management Supervisor
31 Oak Grove Rd. McDonough, Georgia
Milhouse Forestry – Milhouse Forestry /
Full Time /
On-site
Milhouse Forestry headquartered out of Atlanta, Georgia, is a member of the Milhouse Family of Companies. At Milhouse, we pride ourselves on being a team of problem-solving professionals bringing over 20 years’ experience. We are dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative services in Engineering, Construction, Snow Maintenance and now Vegetation Management.
Joining the Milhouse team, you will be challenged to consistently exceed the expectations of the clients for whom we work and the communities we serve.
The Vegetation Management Supervisor manages vegetation management crews, ensures proper administration of training, pay practices, team member hiring, promotion, and termination. They assign work, enforces safety practices, and investigates injury and damage claims and company disciplinary policy. The Vegetation Management Supervisor assumes responsibility for maintenance and accuracy of records. They receive and interpret orders by utility personnel. They direct emergency crew operations confers with customers, property owners, general public, other contractors and representatives of utilities and governmental agencies. Meets with Region Supervisor, Region Manager, System Line Clearance Coordinators, Safety Representatives, and others. Ensure Priority determination and time management while planning projects. Has clear understanding of project objective, short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Supervise vegetation management crews
- Ensure utility specifications and industry best practices are followed
- Coordinate with Superintendent and Program Coordinator
- 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 other General Forepersons working with the utility to ensure customer’s requirements are achieved
- Performs other duties as required
Knowledge/Skills/Abililties
- Strong leadership and people management abilities.
- Extensive knowledge of vegetation management techniques and safety protocols.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in project management, including scheduling and budgeting.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with team members, clients, and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness. Uses computer for documentation and other paper data reductions
- Must be able to communicate with various levels of field and management personnel and write reports
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Environmental Science, Forestry, Agriculture, or a related field preferred
- 12 years of experience in vegetation management or a related field required
- 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
- Must be a Certified Arborist, International Society of Arboriculture
$85,000 - $100,000 a year
The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as we are always looking to cater roles to the Talent we find!
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!
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.
Benefits List*:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
* = The benefits listed above are subject to employment status
