Tree Care Crew Leader

Description The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here. Job Summary The Crew Leader Tree Care oversees daily tree care operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service. This role provides hands-on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals, while guiding crew members, maintaining equipment, and upholding company safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise the tree care service activities of the crew Ensure crew members have the required safety materials, training, and are operating safely at all times Ensure that the work areas beneath and around the trees are clear and properly marked to protect the public from falling debris Inspect and maintain climbing gear and tree care equipment to ensure all equipment and tools are safe and in proper working condition Review and manage crew schedules Complete daily pre-trip inspection reports before dispatch for all Class B equipment Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees Safely operate tree & landscaping tools, as well as heavy equipment, as needed Utilize proper pruning techniques; assist with trimming trees, clearing, and chipping tree debris, ensuring proper disposal

Education and Experience:

3 years' experience in tree care services Familiarity with the techniques and equipment used in landscaping Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class B Experience managing a crew consisting of climbers and grounds men or related services Supervisory experience Ability to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid, and CPR Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment Strong work ethic Effective verbal and written communication skills Bilingual (Spanish)

Physical Demands/Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.) Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.) Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day

Work Environment:

Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic Work near or about natural bodies of water Ability to work in extreme conditions - temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time Requires protective clothing and personal devices: Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, earplugs, long-sleeved shirts, and work boots. BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation Pay Range:

$30-$40/hour depending on experience BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process . It's Not Just a Team. It's One BrightView.