Crew Leader - Tree Care

Yellowstone-Landscape; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Yellowstone in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced Crew Leader to supervise a field crew performing tree care services, including removal, trimming, rigging, and storm work. You will operate bucket trucks and heavy equipment, ensure safety, and coordinate with branch management and customers.

The role requires at least 1 year as climber or bucket operator, strong English skills, and a valid driver’s license; Spanish is a plus. CDL is a plus; transportation to sites is required.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• CDL license is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year experience as climber or bucket truck operator.
• Reliable transportation to the branch or job site.
• Strong English communication skills; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform tree care service activities with the crew according to client specs.
• Operate bucket truck and other equipment as needed.
• Complete daily pre-trip inspection reports.
• Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees.
• Safely drive crews to and from jobs and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Clear communication

Safety compliance

Spanish

Tools

Bucket truck

Aerial lift

Chipper

Stump grinder

Job description

We are seeking experienced Crew Leaders to work safely in the field for our Tree Care division. You will be a working team member who oversees all aspects of a crew from start to completion.What would my responsibilities be?Supervise and perform tree care service activities along with the crew according to property and client specifications. Activities include tree removal, trimming, roping, rigging, storm work, removal of limbs near energized conductors, stump grinding, etc.Operate bucket truck, aerial lift, chipper, stump grinder and other equipment as needed.Demonstrate correct equipment use to crew members.Complete a pre-trip inspection report each day.Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees as needed.Use landscaping tools and operate heavy equipment as needed. Safely drive crews to and from jobs, adhering to the Company's Safety Policy and ensuring that the public will be safe while in contact with crews.Why Join Yellowstone?Competitive hourly pay, paid weeklyBenefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with a company match, paid time off, and holiday payIndustry-leading safety programsCompany provided safety gearEquipped with optimal and most professional equipmentHigh profile customers, worksites, and landscape results -A company that values and appreciates YOURequirementsLegal authorization to work in the United StatesCDL License a plus.Experience managing a crew consisting of laborers providing Tree Care or related servicesMinimum 1-year experience working as a climber or bucket truck operatorMust have reliable transportation to the Branch or first job siteSafe driving record and ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Report (“MVR”) requiredStrong English communication skills. Spanish a plusBecome part of the team dedicated to Excellence in Commercial Landscaping