Arbor Crew Lead — Safe, Skilled Tree Team Leader

Jensen Landscape Services; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

On-Demand Pay

Education assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Jensen Landscape Services in Livermore, CA is seeking an Arbor Crew Lead who will direct crew activities on job sites and ensure high-quality service and a safe working environment. You will assign daily tasks, conduct safety briefings, and oversee climbing and pruning tasks with climbing hooks, ladders, and chainsaws.

The role requires at least 2 years of professional tree work experience, including employee management, and a valid driver license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of professional tree work experience, including management of employees
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew members and Arbor Foreman
• Ability to verbally understand and communicate in English
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
• Valid driver license strongly preferred
• ISA Certified Tree Worker Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Direction of crew activities on job site and ensure high quality service and safety
• Assign daily tasks to crew and ensure compliance
• Conduct daily safety briefings and tailgate meetings
• Safely climb trees using climbing hooks and belts or ladders
• Complete daily paperwork timely and accurately
• Report equipment in need of repair to shop
• Supervise safe loading/unloading of equipment
• Assist Arbor Foreman with training of crews
• Discuss job site observations with Arbor Foreman
• Trim and reshape trees to attractive shapes or remove low hanging branches
• Cabl e, brace, tie, bolt, stake, and guy trees for support
• Cut away dead/excess branches using various tools
• Lower branches with ropes or block and tackle
• Transplant/remove trees and shrubs for moving
• Operate shredding/chipping equipment safely
• Operate arbor vehicles and equipment safely
• Inspect trees for disease or pests
• Maintain tools and equipment
• Punctual attendance and adherence to dress code and policies
• Report to work daily and complete tasks within time expectations

Skills

Tree climbing

Customer service

Crew supervision

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

ISA Certified Tree Worker Certification

Job description

Jensen Landscape Services in Livermore, CA is seeking an Arbor Crew Lead who will direct crew activities on job sites and ensure high-quality service and a safe working environment. You will assign daily tasks, conduct safety briefings, and oversee climbing and pruning tasks with climbing hooks, ladders, and chainsaws.

The role requires at least 2 years of professional tree work experience, including employee management, and a valid driver license.