Field Crew Leader - Tree & Utility Vegetation

Xylem Tree Experts; White Cloud (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts in Michigan is seeking a Foreperson to lead crews, assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure safety on vegetation-management projects. You’ll coordinate equipment, inspect trucks, and supervise on-site work to meet customer specs and timelines.

Strong communication, field adaptability, and a valid driver’s license are required; background checks and E-Verify compliance are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.
• Must meet and demonstrate qualifications of all positions on a crew.
• Must be able to follow verbal or written directives and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct crew members and manage equipment each day.
• Assign specific tasks to crew members and supervise performance.
• Plan and execute the assigned work and tasks in a safe and professional manner.
• Organize job assignments so that work is completed as efficiently as possible.
• Notify property owners of presence on property; obtain permission to trim or remove trees and/or apply herbicides.
• Ensure crew members wear PPE and follow safe practices on the job.
• Trim and/or remove trees by climbing or from ground using tools; lower sections to ground with lines.
• Spray stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent regrowth.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris; feed into a chipper as needed.
• Direct cleanup of the job site and secure equipment and supplies on the truck.
• Inspect work against specs and notify customer upon completion.
• Keep accurate records of time, equipment, and materials used.
• Complete daily truck inspections and conduct job briefings as required.
• Determine actions in emergencies to protect life and property.

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts in Michigan is seeking a Foreperson to lead crews, assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure safety on vegetation-management projects. You’ll coordinate equipment, inspect trucks, and supervise on-site work to meet customer specs and timelines.

Strong communication, field adaptability, and a valid driver’s license are required; background checks and E-Verify compliance are part of the process.