We offer a range of benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and bonuses. Our pay scale is higher than that of the local economy and raises are given based on performance, attendance, and good work ethics.
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Tree Department
ACCOUNTABILITY: Trimming Department Manager
JOB SUMMARY: The Tree Trimming Crew Leader is responsible for supervising a trimming crew. The crew leader insures that all crew tasks are completed, and all paperwork is turned in. Acts as the competent person and implements safety program on job sites. Insures all equipment and vehicles maintained on a daily basis. Performs duties of climber and ground man as necessary. Meets with customers on jobs as necessary to insure that they are satisfied with the work. Meets with Trimming Department Manager daily.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises trimming crew.
- Insures crew tasks are completed.
- Instructs crew members on what tools will be needed for the day’s jobs.
- Responsible for implementing safety program.
- Completes and turns in work orders and dump tickets daily.
- Completes and turns in daily logs.
- Meets with Trimming Department Manager daily to review the following days work and other matters.
- Meets with crew weekly.
- In charge of and responsible for vehicles cleanliness and daily maintenance.
- In charge of and responsible for equipment maintenance.
- Responsible for tools and equipment check out.
- Responsible for cleanliness and organization of trim shed.
- Performs duties of climber and ground man when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILL AND EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS: 3 years experience as a climber. Certified in Multimedia First Aid and CPR. Certified arborist or shows progress on working toward certification. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
INTER-RELATIONSHIP: Communicates with crew members and customers to insure that completed jobs are satisfactory and performed in a safe manner.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in field setting.
