Tree Removal Technical Team Manager

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

Respond with Compassionate Action

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Tree Removal Technical Team Manager to manage, direct, and work with Tree Removal Technicians (TRTs) and volunteers in hazardous tree removal at disaster sites. You will conduct training with Tree Removal Technicians and volunteers in the proper and safe procedures of hazardous tree removal, as well as ensure compliance with Federal, State, and DOT regulations. This role is based in North Wilkesboro, NC, but requires travel and extended stays at disaster sites. Join this team and share in spreading the gospel!

In the role of Tree Removal Technical Team Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Manage Tree Removal Technicians (TRT) duties, training, and scheduling of work assignments to ensure proper and safe tree removal. Provide day-to-day management, coordination and direction of the TRTs.
• Ensure that Tree Removal equipment is maintained in response-ready mode. Encourage a standard of excellence in Christian witness and team building pertaining to all work.
• Travel to field sites to support the training of TRTs and SLT on techniques and procedures of advanced tree felling. Develop best practices for safety for staff and volunteers during deployments.
• Stay abreast of current Federal and State DOT rules and regulations to maintain lawful compliance of Samaritan's Purse commercial equipment.
• Conduct regular subordinate team meetings and bi-monthly meetings, including Program Managers and Assistant Program Managers. Evaluate performance and provide feedback during the year, as well as annual performance reviews.
• Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the content of the job description.

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

• 7+ years related experience and/or training working with hazardous tree removal.
• Possess and maintain Class A CDL.
• General computer skills required.
• Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies are strongly preferred.

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Domestic Full Time:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days

Type: Full-Time

Department: North American Disaster Relief

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Travel: Ability to travel 180-237 days per calendar year with lengthy deployments