Lead Tree Trimming Specialist

PowerGrid Services; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services in Alabama is seeking a Team Supervisor for tree trimming operations. You will oversee a crew, supervise pruning, topping, removals, and land clearing, and ensure orders are executed safely and efficiently.

The role requires knowledge of tree trimming practices, safety awareness, and experience with saws and sprayers. You may oversee equipment use and mentor junior team members in various outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of tree trimming principles and practices.
• Safety precautions in tree trimming.
• Proficiency with power saws, hand saws, and power sprayers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in semi-complex manual labor tasks related to tree trimming.
• Assures tree trimming orders are executed properly.
• Supervise a team of tree trimmers.
• Oversee the handling of rope, directs traffic, and supervises the removal of limbs and brush.
• Removes low limbs, which do not require climbing.
• Supervises and assists in pruning, topping, tree removal, land clearing, bracing, feeding and transplanting.
• Operates saws and spraying equipment.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Perform other routine manual labor.

Skills

Tree trimming

Team supervision

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

First aid

Climbing

Leadership

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power saws

Hand saws

Power sprayers

Digger derricks

Bucket trucks

Trenchers

Job description

PowerGrid Services in Alabama is seeking a Team Supervisor for tree trimming operations. You will oversee a crew, supervise pruning, topping, removals, and land clearing, and ensure orders are executed safely and efficiently.

The role requires knowledge of tree trimming practices, safety awareness, and experience with saws and sprayers. You may oversee equipment use and mentor junior team members in various outdoor conditions.