Tree Crew Leader

About The Job Earn $60,000-$80,000 per year or more with overtime opportunities.

Company Information / Benefits

• 30 Years within the Tree Care Industry.
• Health/Dental/Disability Package Available.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Pay.
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid Educational Outings.

Leader/Foreman/Climber Responsible Duties

• Love of the Outdoors as your office with impressive views, year round.
• Ideal candidate will possess high intelligence with strong organizational and communication skills to lead your team; creating a positive experience for all.
• Ability to remove and trim trees with a compact track aerial lift, bucket truck, climbing, and cranes.
• Direct and train climbers and groundsmen – communicating for a safe work environment.
• Ability to enforce and follow ANSI, TCIA, and OSHA standards.
• Operate a variety of different equipment (compact track aerial lifts, mini loaders, grinders, chippers, log trucks, winch, etc.)
• Work is in all types of weather/seasons, this position is year-round – hot and cold, and able to lift approximately 50lbs.
• Properly maintain equipment and tools by conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Understand how to properly remove and identify dead/excess branches from trees.
• Operate loaders, stump grinders, brush chippers, power/hand saws, and trucks.
• Climb trees using hooks, belts, ropes, and ladders to gain access to work areas.
• Supervise others engaged in tree trimming and removing – the ability to teach team members.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Arborist Certification a plus or willingness to obtain.
• CDL Class A required.
• MINIMUM 3-5 Years’ Experience in Climbing Trees.
• Pesticide Applicator License (Plant Health Care) a plus but not required.
• Reliable transportation for the daily commute.
• Please include two business references when submitting your resume for consideration.