Crew Leader: Outdoor Tree & Utility Vegetation Lead

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid training and industry certs

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k)

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service, a leading utility vegetation management company in North America and an employee-owned firm, is seeking a Crew Leader in the Fort Myers area. You will oversee crews performing tree trimming and line clearance for utilities, ensuring safety and efficiency while training new hires and maintaining strong customer relations.

Join a team committed to safety, growth, and ESOP ownership, with frequent travel and field-based work in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a tree crew or utility vegetation management.
• Strong knowledge of the ANSI Z133 safety requirements and A300 pruning standards.
• Proficiency in identifying poisonous plants.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily tree crew operations and ensure safe, efficient work practices, including training, onboarding, coaching, discipline, and ensure high-quality and efficient job performance.
• Plan and assign tasks based on crew members’ skills and job requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate crew performance, including new hires, for training, promotion, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain up-to-date contact information for all crew members and report any availability or fitness-for-duty concerns to the General Foreman.
• Conduct field training, retraining, and job briefings to ensure crew readiness.
• Enforce safety standards and company policies, report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately.
• Identify jobsite hazards and implement safeguards such as barriers and warning signs.
• Make decisions regarding work slowdown due to weather or safety concerns.
• Perform and direct tree trimming, removal, and clearance near energized lines using climbing or aerial lift techniques.
• Operate and oversee use of equipment, including trucks, chippers, aerial lifts, and power saws.
• Interpret work orders, utility drawings, and symbols related to line voltage and equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work vehicles and job sites.
• Communicate with property owners to explain work, obtain access, and secure written permissions.
• Promote positive relationships with customers, the public, utility representatives, and other contractors.
• Cooperate with emergency services when blocking streets or driveways.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on crew performance, incidents, equipment issues, and completed work.
• Investigate incident reports and damage claims as assigned.
• Monitor and control crew costs through efficient use of resources and equipment.
• Stay informed on company policies, union agreements, and equipment standards.

Skills

Tree crew experience

ANSI Z133 safety knowledge

Electrical basics

CDL Certification

CPR & First Aid

Leadership

Tools

Aerial lifts

Chainsaws

Chippers

Pole saws

Ladders & rigging

Herbicide handling

Job description

Lewis Tree Service, a leading utility vegetation management company in North America and an employee-owned firm, is seeking a Crew Leader in the Fort Myers area. You will oversee crews performing tree trimming and line clearance for utilities, ensuring safety and efficiency while training new hires and maintaining strong customer relations.

Join a team committed to safety, growth, and ESOP ownership, with frequent travel and field-based work in outdoor environments.