Tree Care Crew Leader

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

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

Cookordinate 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

Able to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid, and CPR

Able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Strong work ethic

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Physical Demands/Requirements

Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)

Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).

Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.

Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)

You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)

Able to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.

Able to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)

Able to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)

Able to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment

Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)

Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time

Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards

Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present

Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

Benefits

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer

This job description is subject to change at any time

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