Field Crew Lead – Tree Care

Joshua Tree Experts; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round employment

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in McLean, VA is seeking a Crew Leader to oversee tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties. You will lead the crew, perform fieldwork, and ensure safety and quality on every job.

This role emphasizes clear communication with homeowners, property managers, and sales arborists, along with hands-on leadership, equipment care, and compliance with safety rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tree care (including pruning, trimming, and removals).
• Excellent understanding of tree care operations and safety practices.
• Strong ability to climb and navigate trees safely and efficiently.
• Extensive knowledge of tree species, plant diseases, and proper care techniques.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and on-the-job decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication skills with clients, team members, and supervisors.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform and delegate a complete range of arboriculture services (tree risk assessment, pruning, removal, cabling, bracing, and growth management).
• Oversee daily job-site execution to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently; enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Monitor, maintain, and properly care for all assigned equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with crew members, supervisors, and sales arborists; interact directly with clients during service delivery to guarantee total satisfaction.

Skills

Tree care experience

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Client communication

Driver's license

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Stump grinders

Job description

Would you enjoy working for a growing company?

As a Crew Leader, you will be an essential and valued team member responsible for performing and overseeing tree and shrub care services on residential and commercial properties. Working directly alongside your crew, you will manage daily job-site execution while representing Joshua Tree Experts. This is a customer-facing role that requires clear communication, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with homeowners, property managers, sales arborists, and crew members. If you thrive in a positive culture focused on safety, efficiency, and quality service, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Fieldwork: Perform and delegate a complete range of arboriculture services (tree risk assessment, pruning, removal, cabling, bracing, and growth management); safely operate specialized machinery including Spyder lifts, bucket lifts, loaders, and various saws.
• Job-Site Leadership & Safety: Oversee daily job-site execution to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently; learn, understand, and enforce company safety rules and regulations.
• Equipment Care: Monitor, maintain, and properly care for all assigned equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Client & Team Communication: Maintain clear, professional communication with crew members, supervisors, and sales arborists; interact directly with clients during service delivery to guarantee total satisfaction.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tree care (including pruning, trimming, and removals)
• Excellent understanding of tree care operations and safety practices
• Strong ability to climb and navigate trees safely and efficiently
• Extensive knowledge of tree species, plant diseases, and proper care techniques
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders
• Excellent problem-solving skills and on-the-job decision-making abilities
• Strong communication skills with clients, team members, and supervisors
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• CDL-B License
• ISA Certified Arborist

What We Offer

• Year-round, full-time employment
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, and PTO Days)
• Clear opportunities for career advancement
• A company culture built on safety, team support, and work/life balance