Crew Leader

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in vegetation management seeks a dedicated Crew Supervisor to lead a line clearance team. This role involves planning daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high standards of performance. Ideal candidates will possess climbing experience, strong leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of arboriculture and electrical systems. Join a company that values safety and teamwork, and be part of a culture that emphasizes integrity and excellence in service delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in their community while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Supervise line clearance crew and plan daily work.
• Enforce safety practices and conduct safety training.
• Manage crew costs and optimize work methods.

Responsibilities

• Direct work according to line clearance practices.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on crew performance.
• Respond to emergency situations and perform tree work.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Climbing Experience

Knowledge of Arboriculture

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Safety Compliance

Education

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Tools

Climbing Gear

Trucks and Equipment

Job description

Wright Tree Service provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America. Our operations are guided by a set of values: safety, integrity, excellence, teamwork, innovation, and family.

Safety is always our highest value. That focus is guided by our “Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper” pledge to keep both ourselves and others safe. We abide by the highest ethical standards, knowing our service is critical to utilities and their customers, and we work as a team to deliver creative solutions to our clients. Finally, we are proud of our family-founded history and have worked to retain those family values in our culture since becoming employee-owned in 2002.

Essential Functions:

1. Supervise a line clearance crew and plan daily work for the crew.
2. Assign work to crew members and direct work according to accepted line clearance practices, adjusting to field requirements and taking independent action when needed.
3. Recognize poisonous plants and use proper safeguards against them.
4. Enforce safe work practices, conduct safety training, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
5. Obtain permissions from property owners for tree trimming, removal, and herbicide application; arrange access and communicate work details to clients.
6. Maintain good customer and public relations through effective work completion and employee conduct.
7. Keep accurate records, timesheets, and reports on crew performance and work completion.
8. Interpret work orders involving drawings and symbols related to power lines and equipment.
9. Train personnel in safety and work procedures, in coordination with client policies.
10. Manage crew costs by optimizing manpower, work methods, and equipment operation.
11. Assess weather conditions to determine work start/stop times.
12. Ensure safety by safeguarding work areas, cooperating with authorities, and performing tree and bucket rescues.
13. Inspect trucks, tools, and equipment; request repairs; maintain cleanliness.
14. Respond to emergency situations, including hazard elimination and emergency tree work.
15. Perform tree trimming and removal, using climbing gear, tools, and equipment to fell and process trees.
16. Apply herbicides, load/unload debris, and perform minor repairs to property damages.
17. Service tools and equipment, direct traffic, operate trucks, and maintain order at worksites.
18. Train new employees and work safely around hazards and energized lines.
19. Work in various weather conditions and rough terrains, and perform other duties as assigned.
20. Possess climbing experience, leadership skills, and knowledge of arboriculture and electrical systems.
21. Adhere to safety standards such as ANSI Z133.1-2000 and maintain valid licenses, certifications, and medical cards.
22. Handle long hours, overtime, and emergency call-outs, maintaining professionalism and safety at all times.

Wright Tree Service values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to employee training, certification, leadership development, and fostering a safe work environment. Safety remains our top priority, guided by our “Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper” pledge.