Manager, Vegetation Management

LUCAS TREE EXPERTS; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life

401k w/Company match

Company vehicle with fuel card

Job summary

Lucas Tree Experts is seeking an Operations Manager for the Upper CT River Valley (VT/NH). You will lead safety, staffing, training, logistics, and profitability for a large vegetation management team.

The role requires 5+ years in the field and at least 2+ years in supervision, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer relations. You will recruit, train, and retain skilled personnel, optimize equipment use, and develop budgets and bids.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Vegetation Management with 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong safety focus and ability to foster a safety-first culture.
• Proven leadership, communication, integrity, initiative and customer service.
• Willingness to obtain ISA, CTSP and pesticide licenses as needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all operations.
• Recruit, train, retain, and oversee personnel; manage terminations as needed.
• Oversee training and employee development programs.
• Optimize equipment usage, inventories, downtime, and procurement.
• Drive profitability and prepare accurate bids; build customer partnerships.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through proactive service delivery.
• Develop and manage annual budgets with monthly breakdowns.
• Participate in team meetings and align with company goals.
• Utilize office tools and field tech for planning and coordination.
• Lead crews and collaborate cross-functionally with other divisions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Staffing & recruiting

Customer service

Microsoft Office

GPS coordination

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

ISA certification

CTSP certification

VT/NH pesticide licenses

Clean & valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GPS/satellite imagery tools

Scheduling software

Telematics systems

Job description

Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for a highly motivated, experienced, safety focused individual to join our team as an Operations Manager in the Upper CT River Valley (VT/NH). This leadership role is directly accountable for safety performance, profitability, staffing and customer relationship management.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years’ experience in Vegetation Management with at least 2+ years in a supervisory or management role. A strong commitment to workplace safety and the ability to foster a safety-first culture across all levels of the team. Effective leadership and communication skills with a focus on integrity, initiative, and customer service. The candidate must be a self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure operational success and proven experience in operational management leading teams of 75 people or more.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Safety: Promote and maintain a strong safety culture. Ensure all operations align with safety regulations and best practices.
• Staffing: Recruit, train, retain, and, when necessary, manage terminations to build a skilled, safe, and productive workforce.
• Training: Provide hands-on leadership and oversight of training and employee development programs.
• Logistics: Optimize equipment usage and allocation, manage inventories, minimize downtime, and recommend equipment procurement as needed.
• Profitability: Drive operational efficiency and profitability. Prepare accurate bids for future work and develop strong customer partnerships.
• Sales & Customer Relations: Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and service delivery.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage annual sales and operational budgets with detailed monthly breakdowns.
• Collaboration: Participate in regular team meetings and strategy sessions to align with broader company goals.
• Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiar with industry tools (telematics, satellite imagery, GPS coordination, file sharing, scheduling software, etc.).
• Planning: Balance short-term daily and weekly goals with long-term strategic planning.
• Teamwork: Lead and motivate crews, while also working cross-functionally with other departments and divisions to support company-wide success.

Licensing requirements: clean & valid driver’s license, VT & NH pesticide licenses, ISA certification, ISA TRAQ certification and Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP) certification. Required: Willingness and ability to obtain these certifications if not already held.

Compensation & Benefits Package

• Bonus Potential
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life insurance
• 401k w/Company match
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Company vehicle with fuel card, computer, phone, and company credit card for expenses
• Company Management Training Program, and Education Assistance Program

Why Join Lucas Tree?

We are committed to excellence, safety, and providing opportunities for growth. You will join a company that values leadership, innovation, and making a real impact on the communities we serve.