Tree Removal Technical Team Manager, North American Disaster Relief

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States | Full-time | Fluency in English required

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 is based in North Wilkesboro, NC, but requires travel and extended stays at disaster sites. Join this team and share in spreading the gospel.

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do. Each day begins with devotions and prayer for staff, volunteers, and those served globally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Him.
• 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 Tree Removal equipment is maintained in response-ready mode.
• Encourage a standard of excellence in Christian witness and team building.
• Ensure quality control for all work completed by TRTs and volunteers involved in tree removal.
• Verify that all maintenance records, repair work, and damage reports are properly recorded.
• Travel to field sites to support training of TRTs and SLT on advanced tree felling techniques and procedures.
• Develop best practices for safety for staff and volunteers during deployments.
• Stay abreast of current Federal and State DOT rules and regulations to maintain compliance.
• Attend weekly staff meetings to provide updates on TRT staff and equipment.
• Collaborate with department staff to establish logistical scenarios for deployments and stand-downs.
• Conduct regular subordinate team meetings and bi-monthly meetings with Program Managers and Assistant Program Managers.
• Process payroll and off-day requests for the team.
• Evaluate performance and provide feedback, including annual performance reviews.
• Follow Samaritan's Purse policies and procedures as outlined in the Policy Manual.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, beneficiaries, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 7+ years of related experience and/or training in hazardous tree removal.
• Possess and maintain a Class A CDL.
• General computer skills required.
• Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies are strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel 180-237 days per calendar year with lengthy deployments.

Benefits

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents).
• Medical, prescription, dental, and 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.