Tree Removal Technical Team Manager
About the role
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. This role involves conducting training with Tree Removal Technicians and volunteers in proper and safe procedures, as well as ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and DOT regulations. Based in North Wilkesboro, NC, this position requires travel and extended stays at disaster sites.
Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Fluency in English (required).
- Ability to travel 180-237 days per calendar year with lengthy deployments.
Benefits
- 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