Field Operations Lead — Equipment & Crew Coordination

Alpine Tree Service; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

401(k) with company match

Training and development

Certifications

Company phone and vehicle

Job summary

Alpine Tree Service is seeking a Field Operations & Equipment Supervisor to coordinate daily field activities across multiple crews in New Jersey. You will ensure crews have the people, equipment, and information needed to complete jobs safely and efficiently, while serving as the primary customer contact for field sites.

This role involves time in the yard and in the field, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or coordinating field crews in a tree care/landscaping context.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, routing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple crews and manage changing priorities.
• Hands-on knowledge of landscaping, property repairs, equipment, or general maintenance.
• Knowledge of safely operating a chainsaw and blower.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid and insurable driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist the COO with coordinating and organizing the daily schedule for multiple field crews.
• Review upcoming jobs and determine crews, equipment, vehicles, tools, and materials needed.
• Monitor safety, quality, and customer experience on active job sites.
• Communicate daily assignments and schedule changes to field leads and crews.
• Serve as liaison between COO, field leads, crews, office staff, and customers.
• Resolve scheduling, equipment, customer, and site-related issues to keep jobs moving.
• Verify safety procedures and property‑protection standards are followed.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Safely operate basic tree-care/landscaping equipment as needed.
• Perform minor property repairs and restoration on fieldwork, including fences and landscaping.
• Complete daily reporting for COO and office team on job status and issues.
• Maintain documentation and prompt communication of important information.
• Support crews in the field when extra hands are required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Scheduling & routing

Crew coordination

Chainsaw operation

Blower operation

Communication skills

Driver's license

Field operations experience

Outdoor work readiness

Job description

Alpine Tree Service is seeking a Field Operations & Equipment Supervisor to coordinate daily field activities across multiple crews in New Jersey. You will ensure crews have the people, equipment, and information needed to complete jobs safely and efficiently, while serving as the primary customer contact for field sites.

This role involves time in the yard and in the field, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and maintaining equipment and safety standards.