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USD 27.84–34.61/yr

General Foreman

GeorgiaGeorgiaFull Timemid
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We are seeking a General Foreman in Atlanta, Georgia, for our Forestry team! The General Foreman is responsible for supervising vegetation management crews and overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with company policies.

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We are seeking a General Foreman in Atlanta, Georgia, for our Forestry team!
 
The General Foreman is responsible for supervising vegetation management crews and overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with company policies. This role involves managing all aspects of crew administration, including training, pay practices, hiring, promotions, and terminations. The General Foreman assigns work tasks, enforces safety protocols, and investigates incidents related to injuries, damages, or disciplinary actions. 
 
This position is also accountable for maintaining accurate operational records and documentation. The General Foreman receives and interprets work orders from utility personnel, directs emergency response crews, and communicates effectively with customers, property owners, the general public, other contractors, utility representatives, and government agencies. 
 
Strong project planning skills are essential, as the General Foreman is responsible for setting priorities, managing time effectively, and ensuring that both short- and long-term project goals are clearly understood and achieved. 
  • Supervises vegetation management crews.  
  • Ensures utility specifications are followed.  
  • 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.  
  • High school graduate or GED required 
  • 4+ years of experience as a vegetation management crew member or related field 
  • Must have an active DOT Medical Card
  • 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 communicate and handle confrontations professionally  
  • Must have knowledge of heavy equipment 
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time 
  • Uses machines, tools, equipment, and work aides used include chainsaws, hydraulic tools, and hand tools as required 
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Georgia
    On-site within the country
    Who can apply
    GE

    Listing Details

    Posted
    January 27, 2026
    First seen
    May 5, 2026
    Last seen
    May 12, 2026

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    General ForemanUSD 27.84–34.61