Crew Leader - Arbor

Wright Outdoor Solutions; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Profit sharing through ESOP

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Wright Outdoor Solutions is seeking a Crew Leader for their Arbor division. This full-time, year-round position involves leading a crew on various arbor projects while ensuring jobsite safety and maintaining quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) with match, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience working in the industry.
• Knowledge of ANSI Z133.1‑2000 standards.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and CPR/First-Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train crew members for quality work.
• Maintain customer relations and safety standards.
• Manage crew performance and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Relations

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Crew Leader – Arbor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Reports To: Supervisor

Job Summary

The Arbor Crew Leader is responsible for leading an Arbor crew to complete various projects within the Arbor line of business. The Crew Leader is responsible for promoting jobsite safety, completing arbor projects with great precision and efficiency, providing excellent customer service, and exhibiting pride and quality workmanship. This is a full‑time year‑round position. Work is performed under general supervision of the Arbor Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and assist with training crew members to ensure proper procedures, processes, and quality of work are followed to achieve company quality standards.
• Read and comprehend daily work orders for crews.
• Determine when to start and stop work depending on inclement weather conditions.
• Promote and maintain good customer and public relations through effective completion of assigned work.
• Assist with keeping accurate records, timesheets and reports related to the performance of the crew.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feed brush into a woodchipper.
• Be knowledgeable and relay industry related hand‑signals to communicate effectively with crew and traffic.
• Repair slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks due to property damage on site.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Maintain work vehicle and tools to be clean, organized, and in operational condition on a daily basis.
• Work flexible hours in all weather conditions to accommodate the seasonality of the industry.

Other Duties

• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards.
• Uphold the values of Wright Outdoor Solutions which includes safety, integrity, excellence, stewardship, and family.
• Perform other duties as related or assigned in all service areas of Wright Outdoor Solutions.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience working in the industry.
• Familiar with and knowledgeable about the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations (ANSI Z133.1‑2000).
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Must have valid First‑Aid and CPR cards or be willing to obtain one.
• Position may require some outside travel.
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to push, pull, reach, climb, kneel, lift (up to 75 lbs.) and walk for extended periods of time.
• Possess excellent leadership skills and ability to handle stress and multi‑task.
• Exposure to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and customers.

Benefits

• Industry leading compensation
• 401(k) savings with 4% company match
• Profit sharing through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year of employment
• Competitive paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Career advancement opportunities
• Support for continued education and professional certificates
• Unique and inviting work environment

EEO Statement

Wright Outdoor Solutions employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.