Townsend Corporation Albany , NY 12201
Posted 2 months ago
Position Summary
Duties and Responsibilities Include
Essential Duties:
Safety
Assists leadership in confirming employees are fit for duty and have appropriate credentials
Conducts crew audits such as job site set-up, hazard evaluations, proper use of PPE, and equipment
Assists in the development and implementation of the Regional Safety Action Plan
Works with field supervision and Safety to investigate personal injury, vehicle, and property accidents
Assists with the filing of reports and compiling accident statistics on risk assessment
Immediately addresses on-site safety concerns and conducts training when safety errors are witnessed
Observing and correcting unsafe acts and at-risk behavior
Evaluating Crew Leaders knowledge of their safety responsibilities
Training
Serves as technical 'expert' for all corporate and regional training programs
Provides technical support, including but not limited to
Instructional aids, training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and reference works
Prepares, participates in, and conducts training classes, partnering with third-party services when necessary
Develops and implements a continuous program of safety education, policies, and programs
Works with leadership in identifying training needs and provides continuous training
Assists in the assessment of the job knowledge of employees and monitoring training progress
Attends internal and external training courses which pertain to improving and developing job-related skills
Conducts new employee safety evaluations and orientation
Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring
Compliance
Responsible for the operational safety results and for reviewing safety tracking, completion, and progress
Ensures compliance of all regional personnel pertaining to OSHA, ANSI, Federal, State, and local regulations
Ensures compliance with all contract and regulatory safety and training specifications and requirements
Conducts inspections of site and vehicles to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations/standards
Responsible for monitoring certifications compliance for the assigned region
Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice
What You'll Bring to the Team
High School Diploma, HSE, or GED
Has a basic knowledge of trees including identification, growth habits and correct arboricultural techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining, and removing, as applies to working near energized conductors.
Knows and understands the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations. ( Current ANSI Z133.1)
Knows and understands the Amercian National Standards for Proper Pruning (ANSI A300)
Knowledge of OSHA standards and DOT requirements
Ability to work within Union and Non- Union workforce
3-5 years' experience in Line clearance, tree trimming Industry or related field in a leadership position.
Certified Tree Worker Safety Professional (CTSP) or ability to obtain within one (6) months of employment.
Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to problem solve
Meet all physical requirements of the position
Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred:
Associates/bachelor's in safety related field
Bilingual(Spanish/English)
CDL
MED Card
Certified Tree Worker Safety Professional
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.
The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Townsend Corporation