Crew Leader

Jobtailor; Bishop (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified supervisor to lead tree trimming and vegetation-clearing crews in California. The role emphasizes safety, performance, and strict adherence to ANSI and OSHA standards.

You will coach crews, coordinate assignments, and maintain records while ensuring safe operation near energized conductors. Qualifications include tree work experience, herbicide certification, and a valid CDL/DOT where required.

Qualifications

• Experience in tree trimming or clearance crews; ability to supervise field crews.
• HS diploma optional but preferred; readiness to obtain certifications as needed.
• First-aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Driver’s license and DOT medical card as required by law.
• Herbicide application certification or equivalent as required.
• Ability to lead under pressure and multitask across crews.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals.
• Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with company, OSHA, and industry requirements.
• Allocate and prioritize work as directed by the General Foreperson.
• Conduct safety training, pre-job briefings, crew assignments, and coaching.
• Coordinate crew response during emergencies and natural disasters.
• Drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment; perform basic maintenance.
• Maintain production records and cost controls.
• Interpret utility maps and electrical diagrams; ensure safe operations.

Skills

Tree trimming experience

Herbicide application certification

OSHA electric power standards

Leadership skills

Multitasking

Customer relations

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Climbing equipment

Ground tools

Traffic control devices

Vehicles

Job description

• Provide support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals
• Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with company, OSHA, and industry requirements
• Allocate and prioritize work as directed by the General Foreperson
• Conduct safety training, pre-job briefings, crew assignments, and coaching
• Apply herbicides to stumps and brush and maintain application records
• Obtain property-owner permission and coordinate customer access to job sites
• Trim, remove, and fell trees using climbing equipment and ground tools
• Conduct pre-inspections of work areas and identify hazards
• Load vehicles and equipment with manageable limbs and logs
• Repair minor property damage and elevate issues when necessary
• Maintain customer and public relations
• Maintain production records, timesheets, work orders, crew assignments, manhours, and cost controls
• Interpret utility maps, drawings, power-line symbols, voltages, and equipment
• Set up warning signs, barriers, flags, hand signals, traffic control devices, and direct traffic
• Stage and clean up tools and equipment and maintain an orderly work area
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment and tools
• Coordinate crew response during emergencies and natural disasters, including travel outside the regular work location
• Drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with applicable laws and company policies

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews, or successful completion of applicable skills assessments
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
• Valid First-Aid and CPR cards, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s or commercial driver’s license and DOT medical card, as required
• Herbicide application certification or equivalent, as required by law and company requirements
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to handle stressful situations and multitask
• Knowledge of trees, arboricultural techniques, and work near energized conductors
• Knowledge of ANSI Z133.1 and ANSI A300 standards
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and ability to read circuit maps
• Knowledge of OSHA electric power standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269
• Ability to determine nominal voltage and use insulated tools near energized parts
• Ability to perform tree and bucket rescue
• Ability to operate and service required tools and equipment
• Ability to work independently and in a group
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Ability to work long hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, storm work, and call-out work
• English reading, writing, and speaking required
• Ability to perform extensive travel, greater than 50%
• Ability to perform the physical demands of bending, climbing, lifting, carrying, and repetitive motions
• Ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally and 30 pounds frequently
• Ability to work outdoors on rugged terrain and around electrical, mechanical, chemical, height, weather, and other hazards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in tree trimming and clearing operations, including herbicide application and safety compliance. Proficient in leadership, emergency response coordination, and maintaining production records while ensuring adherence to industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tree Trimming Experience
• Herbicide Application Certification
• Knowledge of ANSI Z133.1 and ANSI A300 Standards
• First-Aid and CPR Certification
• OSHA Electric Power Standards Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Tree Trimming
• Herbicide Application
• Electrical Circuit Knowledge
• Safety Compliance
• Production Record Maintenance
• Emergency Response CoordinationPhysical Demands Handling
• Tool Operation and Service
• Climbing Equipment Use
• Traffic Control Setup

Soft Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Multitasking Ability
• Customer Relations
• Team Collaboration
• Stress Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Herbicide Application Certification
• First-Aid Certification
• CPR Certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• DOT Medical Card

Industry Keywords

• OSHA Compliance
• ANSI Standards
• Arboricultural Techniques
• Energized Conductors
• Utility Maps Interpretation

Tools & Technologies

• Climbing Equipment
• Ground Tools
• Safety Equipment
• Vehicles
• Traffic Control Devices