Crew Lead – Tree & Equipment Operations

ISA Certified Arborist; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

XKIG seeks a Foreperson to lead vegetation management crews, coordinating equipment, crew, and resources to complete jobs per contract. You will supervise daily tasks, enforce safety, and maintain records of time and materials while ensuring customer satisfaction.

You must have a HS diploma, valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors, plus experience in utility vegetation management or related fields. Training in CPR/first aid is required.

Qualifications

• Must meet and demonstrate qualifications for all positions on a crew.
• Must follow verbal or written directives.
• Must delegate work and take accountability for crew performance.
• Must understand drawings and symbols for lines and equipment.
• Must adapt to field requirements and act independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have and maintain a Driver’s License and be able to drive a company vehicle.
• Must work outdoors under varying weather conditions.
• Must obtain and maintain first-aid and CPR certifications.
• Must be able to drive if hired for driving position.
• Must communicate effectively with others.
• Must endure to complete an eight or ten hour day.
• Must operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Must travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate crew members, equipment, and supplies to complete jobs per contract specifications.
• Enforce safe practices and rules on site.
• Direct crew, assign tasks, and supervise performance.
• Plan and execute work in a safe, professional manner.
• Organize job assignments for efficiency.
• Notify property owners and obtain access permissions for work.
• Ensure PPE usage and safety compliance on site.
• Trim/remove trees using equipment or ground methods as required.
• Spray stumps/brush to prevent regrowth.
• Load/unload trucks and feed debris into chippers.
• Maintain time, equipment, and material records; inspect work and report completion.
• Conduct daily truck inspections and job briefings.
• Restock supplies and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Handle emergencies by mitigating hazards.
• Provide storm restoration support as needed.

Skills

Electrical utility vegetation mgmt

Leadership

Safety management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

XKIG seeks a Foreperson to lead vegetation management crews, coordinating equipment, crew, and resources to complete jobs per contract. You will supervise daily tasks, enforce safety, and maintain records of time and materials while ensuring customer satisfaction.

You must have a HS diploma, valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors, plus experience in utility vegetation management or related fields. Training in CPR/first aid is required.