Crew Leader - Tree Care

Yellowstone Landscape; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Yellowstone Landscape in Northbrook, Illinois is seeking experienced Crew Leaders to oversee team activities in the Tree Care division. Responsibilities include supervising all tree care services, demonstrating equipment use, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The position offers competitive hourly pay, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k match, and paid time off.

Requirements include legal authorization to work in the U.S., experience managing a crew, reliable transportation, and a safe driving record. Strong English communication skills are essential; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Experience managing a crew in Tree Care or related services.
• Reliable transportation to job sites.
• Safe driving record with ability to pass MVR.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all tree care service activities of the crew.
• Demonstrate correct equipment use to crew members.
• Complete pre-trip inspection reports daily.
• Coordinate with management and customers as needed.

Skills

Supervising tree care activities

Demonstrating equipment use

Safe driving

Strong English communication

Basic climbing techniques

Tools

Landscaping tools

Heavy equipment

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all tree care service activities of the crew according to property and client specifications.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly.
• Benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with a company match, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Industry‑leading safety programs.
• Company provided safety gear.
• Equipped with optimal and most professional equipment.
• High profile customers, worksites, and landscape results – a company that values and appreciates you.

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Experience managing a crew consisting of laborers providing Tree Care or related services.
• Experience with basic climbing techniques.
• Must have reliable transportation to the Branch or first job site.
• Safe driving record and ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Report (“MVR”) required.
• Strong English communication skills. Spanish a plus.

Become part of the team dedicated to Excellence in Commercial Landscaping.