CREW LEAD

About the role

At Alpine Tree Service you’ll lead crews on residential and commercial job sites while owning safety, execution, and client experience from arrival to clean-up. This is a hands-on leadership role where you set the standard, make field decisions, and ensure every job reflects Alpine’s commitment to professionalism and ANSI Z133 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily crew operations on residential and commercial job sites
• Execute and oversee tree removals, pruning, and rigging in line with ANSI Z133 standards
• Coordinate with climbers, operators, and ground crew to keep production moving
• Communicate directly with clients on-site — set expectations, address questions, manage change orders
• Conduct site safety assessments and lead pre-job briefings
• Inspect equipment and ensure crew is prepared for each job
• Document job completion, materials used, and client communication via mobile systems
• Communicate scope changes, site issues, or schedule shifts to office and Sales Arborists
• Train and mentor newer crew members
• Maintain job site organization and ensure clean, professional execution from start to finish

How we operate

• Actively Seek Knowledge: Stay sharp on rigging techniques, equipment changes, and safety standards; serve as the crew’s technical reference.
• Think Ahead to Solve Problems: Read the job before the chainsaws come out; spot hazards, anticipate rigging, and plan the sequence.
• Be Adaptable: Adjust plans for weather, scope changes, or equipment issues without compromising safety or quality.
• Loyalty to the Team: Have your crew’s back and hold them accountable; communicate clearly with office, sales, and clients; never tolerate shortcuts that put anyone at risk.
• Have the Motivation to Be the Best: Take ownership of every job; the work that leaves your site reflects on you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tree care industry experience
• Prior crew leadership or lead climber experience required
• Valid and insurable driver’s license
• Strong communication skills — field, client-facing, and office
• Ability to execute and document work orders via mobile systems
• Demonstrated safety leadership (ANSI Z133 standards)
• Physical ability to work in a demanding outdoor environment
• English proficiency
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• ISA Arborist Certification
• Crane experience
• CDL

Why Alpine

• Real Training, High-Tech Equipment: ISA Certified Arborists on staff, ANSI Z133 standards on every job, and industry-leading gear including the Tree-MEK crane.
• Clear Advancement: Ground crew → climbers → operators → crew leads; we promote from within and pay for certifications that move you forward.
• Team-First Culture: No passengers, no ego; we hire people who want to be part of something bigger.