Crew Leader

Wright Tree Service; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Crew Leader to oversee tree trimming and clearing operations in the Saint Paul area. This role involves supervising a dedicated team, ensuring safety practices are followed, and maintaining excellent customer relations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of arboricultural techniques, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Join a company that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while enjoying growth opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a vital industry, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Union benefits and pay

Growth opportunities

On the job training

Weekly pay

$750 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in tree trimming or clearing crews.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises line clearance crew and plans daily work.
• Enforces safety practices and conducts training.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Knowledge of Arboricultural Techniques

Communication Skills

Safety Practices Enforcement

Ability to Handle Stressful Situations

Education

Valid Commercial Driver’s License

First-Aid and CPR Certification

Tools

Tree Trimming Tools

Safety Equipment (PPE)

Job description

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Hiring Immediately. $750 Sign-On Bonus Offered.

This position will cover St. Paul, Lakeville, Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Stillwater, White Bear Lake, Farmington, Newport, Lindstrom, Chisago City, and Rosemount, MN areas.

BENEFITS:

• Union benefits and pay offered.
• Plenty of growth opportunities.
• On the job training.
• Potential overtime.
• Get paid weekly.

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.

Essential Functions of Crew Leader at Wright Tree Service:

• Supervises a line clearance crew and is responsible for planning daily work for crew.
• Assigns work for individual crew members and directs crew in performing work according to accepted line clearance practices.
• Recognizes poisonous plants and uses proper safeguard against them.
• Enforces safe work practices and conducts safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Obtains permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and apply herbicides.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations.
• Keeps accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew.
• Receives and interprets tree trimming, removal, and chemical application orders.
• Responsible for the conduct of safety training of assigned personnel.
• Responsible for controlling crew costs including effective use of manpower.
• Considers inclement weather conditions and determines when to start or stop work.
• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Responsible for truck inspection and necessary repairs to tools and equipment.
• In emergency situations, determines proper action to eliminate hazards to life and property.
• Trims and/or removes trees using various tools and techniques.
• Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris.
• Repairs slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by tree trimming.
• Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
• Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, and keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly.
• Trains new employees on proper procedures.
• Works around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines.
• May work on rough terrain.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements of Crew Leader at Wright Tree Service:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews.
• Possess excellent leadership skills and ability to handle stressful situations.
• Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and correct arboricultural techniques.
• Knowledge of the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations (ANSI Z133.1-2000).
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and ability to read circuit maps.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbal and in writing.
• Enforces on-the-job safety practices.
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions.
• Must be able to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis.
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies.
• Must have a valid commercial driver’s license and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid medical card to drive company vehicles.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.

Wright Tree Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.