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Asplundh Tree Expert

General Foreperson

Portland, OR · On-site

Description General Foreperson This position ensures the productivity of daily operations, working closely with management to determine recruiting/hiring needs, deadlines, and safety protocols to ...

Wood Plc

Assistant Project Manager

Hermiston, OR

Work with Project Manager to hire General Forman, Forman, and other Journeyman level craft required to complete the work Skills / Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must ...

Aerotek

General Laborer

Salem, OR · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

General Laborer - Fence Installation The General Laborer supports the Installation Foreman on ... Support the Installation Foreman with daily installation activities for residential, commercial ...

A Groundworks Company

Co-Foreman

Portland, OR · On-site

$50/hr

Working side-by-side with an experienced Foreman, you'll learn how to lead crews, manage daily ... general labor required * Basic construction or mechanical knowledge * Must have a valid, non ...

Groundworks Operations, LLC

Co-Foreman

Canby, OR

$50/hr

The Co-Foreman assists with monitoring the progress of a project and keeping it on track from a ... general labor required * Basic construction or mechanical knowledge * Must have a valid, non ...

Dry Pro Basement Systems

Co-Foreman

Portland, OR · On-site

$50/hr

Working sidebyside with an experienced Foreman, you'll learn how to lead crews, manage daily ... general labor required * Basic construction or mechanical knowledge * Must have a valid, non ...

Groundworks Operations, LLC

Co-Foreman

Canby, OR

$50/hr

The Co-Foreman assists with monitoring the progress of a project and keeping it on track from a ... general labor required * Basic construction or mechanical knowledge * Must have a valid, non ...

Groundworks Operations, LLC

Co-Foreman

Canby, OR

$50/hr

The Co-Foreman assists with monitoring the progress of a project and keeping it on track from a ... general labor required * Basic construction or mechanical knowledge * Must have a valid, non ...

Kop-Coat, Inc.

Field Resource Foreman

Portland, OR

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The WTI Field Resource Foreman (Foreman) oversees and performs the safety, efficiency, and quality of the WTI field service business. Safety is our primary priority and ...

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What is the difference between General Forman vs Construction Supervisor?

AspectGeneral FormanConstruction Supervisor
CertificationsOSHA safety training, OSHA 30-hourOSHA safety training, OSHA 30-hour, possibly project management certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-site, overseeing daily work of crewsOn-site and administrative, overseeing multiple projects or crews
ResponsibilitiesSupervises workers, ensures safety, manages daily tasksPlans projects, manages teams, liaises with clients and management

The main difference is that a General Forman primarily supervises daily on-site activities and workers, while a Construction Supervisor has broader responsibilities including project planning and coordination. The Construction Supervisor often oversees multiple crews and handles administrative tasks, whereas the General Forman focuses on direct supervision of laborers and trades on a specific site.

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Infographic showing various General Forman job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

General Foreperson

Portland, OR

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC
Personal Services • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Asplundh Tree Expert rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 247 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

General Foreperson

This position ensures the productivity of daily operations, working closely with management to determine recruiting/hiring needs, deadlines, and safety protocols to enforce among crews. The General Foreperson is responsible for troubleshooting routine job-site issues and engages all employees/contractors in required training, managing, and mentoring.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

  • Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily communication with client representatives, conferring with customers, property owners, the general public, contractors, and agency representatives; obtaining permission to perform work.
  • Carry out job site inspections, maintain proper working conditions, and ensures job site hazards are mitigated.
  • job Cost Control and invoice reconciliation.
  • Order interpretation and accurate work reporting and record maintenance within the customer system.
  • Direct emergencies, assisting with incident reports & investigations.
  • Directs/supervises crew on new tasks, work production, safety practice adherence
  • Administers training, disciplinary action, and interpretation of policies.
  • Participates in regional safety company training and performs all work under the regional safety policy guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Ability to read and follow prints, visualize a job build, and apply critical thinking to solve problems and identify job-site hazards.
  • Ability to work safely, productively, and follow directions.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office
  • Ability to obtain a DOT medical card

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Pre-Screen

  • Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

Travel Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

  • RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range-of-motion, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing.
  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking, sitting, climbing on/off truck, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs.
  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing-speech-range, depth-perception, color vision.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate & handle confrontations professionally.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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