Field Crew Lead – Vegetation & Equipment

ISA Certified Arborist; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a skilled crew supervisor for vegetation management. The role requires directing daily tasks, ensuring safety, managing equipment, and maintaining accurate records.

You will coordinate with property owners, monitor work quality, and train crew members to meet contract requirements. Travel may be required for storm work; the job offers health insurance and a 401K; valid driver's license and clean MVR are required; join a team committed to safety and

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in Vegetation Management.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• Meets and demonstrates qualifications of all positions on a crew.
• Delegates work and take accountability for the performance of a crew.
• Ability to read and understand contract requirements.
• Knowledge of botanical and common names of trees and plants.
• Experience in safe operations and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Able to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
• Possess a valid driver's license and clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Direct crew members and manage equipment each day.
• Plans, assigns, and executes specific tasks in a safe a professional manner to crew and supervise performance.
• Performs daily reporting using AMS system to submit timesheets and billing information.
• Notify private property owners of presence on property; obtain permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and/or apply herbicides; discuss issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, etc. with customer and/or property owner.
• Oversee equipment and material usage, and cleanup. Make sure all equipment and supplies are secure on the truck.
• Keep accurate records of time, equipment, and material used.
• Maintain above standard customer relations.

Skills

Vegetation management

Driver's license

Independent action

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a skilled crew supervisor for vegetation management. The role requires directing daily tasks, ensuring safety, managing equipment, and maintaining accurate records.

You will coordinate with property owners, monitor work quality, and train crew members to meet contract requirements. Travel may be required for storm work; the job offers health insurance and a 401K; valid driver's license and clean MVR are required; join a team committed to safety and