Lead Tree Crew Supervisor — ESOP & Outdoor Growth

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Paid training & industry certs

Health, dental, vision & HSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is hiring a Crew Leader to supervise arborist crews for utility vegetation management, ensuring safe, efficient operations and high-quality work. You’ll plan tasks, manage performance, and maintain crew records while promoting a strong safety culture.

Requires 3+ years in tree crews, ANSI Z133 and A300 knowledge, and field training expertise. Expect frequent travel and a leadership role in a dynamic, safety‑minded team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a tree crew or utility vegetation management.
• Strong knowledge of ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements and A300 pruning standards.
• Proficiency in identifying poisonous plants.
• Proficiency in electrical circuit basics and circuit maps.
• Advanced tree ascent/descent using ropes and safety saddle; aerial lift experience.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL if needed; medical certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily tree crew operations and ensure safe, efficient work practices including training, onboarding, coaching, and discipline.
• Plan and assign tasks based on crew skills and job requirements.
• Monitor crew performance and manage training, promotions, and corrective actions.
• Maintain up-to-date contact information for crew members and report availability or fitness-for-duty concerns.
• Conduct field trainings and job briefings to ensure crew readiness.
• Enforce safety standards and company policies; report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Identify jobsite hazards and implement safeguards; manage weather-related decisions.
• Perform and direct tree trimming, removal near energized lines using climbing or aerial lifts; operate equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Lewis Tree Service is hiring a Crew Leader to supervise arborist crews for utility vegetation management, ensuring safe, efficient operations and high-quality work. You’ll plan tasks, manage performance, and maintain crew records while promoting a strong safety culture.

Requires 3+ years in tree crews, ANSI Z133 and A300 knowledge, and field training expertise. Expect frequent travel and a leadership role in a dynamic, safety‑minded team environment.