Crew Leader - Tree Care

Yellowstone Landscape; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Yellowstone Landscape is seeking experienced Crew Leaders to supervise field crews in our Tree Care division. You will oversee all crew activities from start to finish, ensuring work aligns with property and client specifications.

The role requires knowledge of safe equipment operation, ability to perform daily pre-trip inspections, and coordination with branch management, customers, and team members. A valid driver license and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a tree care crew and coordinating tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly to team and clients.
• Proven climbing technique experience and safety awareness.
• Valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation to worksites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all tree care crew activities per property and client specs.
• Demonstrate correct equipment use to crew members.
• Complete a pre-trip inspection report each day.
• Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees.
• Operate landscaping tools and heavy equipment; safely drive crews to jobs.

Skills

Crew leadership

Tree care knowledge

Climbing techniques

Safe driving

English communication

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Landscaping tools handling

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 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.

Why Join Yellowstone?

• 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