Crew Leader

Jobtailor; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota seeks a experienced crew foreman to lead tree trimming and clearing operations, coaching crews to meet production goals and ensuring safety compliance. The role involves applying herbicides, coordinating with property owners, and supervising equipment use in varied outdoor conditions.

Candidates should have 3+ years in tree work, OSHA/ANSI knowledge, and the ability to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience on tree trimming/clearing crews.
• Good driving license and DOT medical card.
• Herbicide application certification or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT card within 90 days.
• First-Aid and CPR certifications.
• English reading, writing, and speaking required.
• Willingness to travel >50%.
• Physically demanding outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals.
• Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with company, industry, OSHA, and customer requirements.
• Allocate and prioritize job-site tasks under direction of the General Foreperson.
• Conduct safety training, pre-job briefings, crew assignments, and employee coaching.
• Apply herbicides to stumps and brush and maintain application records.
• Obtain property-owner permission for tree trimming, removal, and herbicide application.
• Trim, remove, and fell trees using climbing equipment, aerial lift trucks, safety belts, climbing lines, ladders, saws, pruners, and related tools.
• Inspect work areas for hazards and load manageable limbs and logs onto vehicles/equipment.
• Repair minor property damage and escalate issues to the General Foreperson.
• Maintain customer and public relations.
• Maintain crew production records, timesheets, work orders, labor hours, assignments, and cost controls.
• Interpret utility maps, drawings, and electrical-line symbols and assist with daily work-order assignments.
• Set up traffic-control devices, direct traffic, and coordinate with property owners, customers, and emergency personnel.
• Stage and clean up tools and equipment and maintain an orderly work area.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on company 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, including vehicles with attached chippers or trailing units.
• Maintain safety, employee-ownership, legal, regulatory, and company-policy compliance.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Customer relations

Safety management

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Aerial Lift Trucks

Chippers

Saws

Pruners

Climbing Equipment

Job description

• Provide support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals
• Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with company, industry, OSHA, and customer requirements
• Allocate and prioritize job-site tasks under direction of the General Foreperson
• Conduct safety training, pre-job briefings, crew assignments, and employee coaching
• Apply herbicides to stumps and brush and maintain application records
• Obtain property-owner permission for tree trimming, removal, and herbicide application
• Trim, remove, and fell trees using climbing equipment, aerial lift trucks, safety belts, climbing lines, ladders, saws, pruners, and related tools
• Inspect work areas for hazards and load manageable limbs and logs onto vehicles/equipment
• Repair minor property damage and escalate issues to the General Foreperson
• Maintain customer and public relations
• Maintain crew production records, timesheets, work orders, labor hours, assignments, and cost controls
• Interpret utility maps, drawings, and electrical-line symbols and assist with daily work-order assignments
• Set up traffic-control devices, direct traffic, and coordinate with property owners, customers, and emergency personnel
• Stage and clean up tools and equipment and maintain an orderly work area
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on company 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, including vehicles with attached chippers or trailing units
• Maintain safety, employee-ownership, legal, regulatory, and company-policy compliance
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews, or successful completion of applicable skills assessments
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
• Must have 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, tree identification, growth habits, and arboricultural techniques 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 electrical power standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269
• Ability to determine nominal voltage and use insulated tools near energized parts
• Ability to recognize poisonous plants
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Ability to work long hours, overtime, holidays, weekends, storm work, and call-out work
• Knowledge and training in tree and bucket rescue
• Ability to operate and service required tools and equipment
• Ability to work independently and in a group
• English reading, writing, and speaking required
• Extensive travel required, greater than 50%
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including climbing, lifting, carrying, and operating vehicles/equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather, rugged terrain, hazardous conditions, heights, chemicals, electrical current, and moving equipment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in tree trimming, clearing, and herbicide application while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Capable of leading crews, conducting safety training, and maintaining effective communication with customers and property owners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tree Trimming Experience
• Herbicide Application Certification
• Leadership Skills
• Knowledge of ANSI Z133.1 and ANSI A300 Standards
• OSHA Electrical Power Standards Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Tree Identification
• Arboricultural Techniques
• Electrical Circuit Reading
• Climbing Equipment Operation
• Vehicle Operation
• Safety Hazard Inspection
• Emergency Response Coordination
• Physical Labor Capability
• Traffic Control Setup
• Tool and Equipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

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

Certifications & Qualifications

• First-Aid Certification
• CPR Certification
• Commercial Driver's License
• DOT Medical Card
• Herbicide Application Certification

Industry Keywords

• OSHA Compliance
• ANSI Standards
• Tree Trimming
• Tree Clearing
• Emergency Response
• PPE Requirements
• Hazardous Conditions

Tools & Technologies

• Aerial Lift Trucks
• Climbing Lines
• Saws
• Pruners
• Chippers