Stump Crew Foreman

Moon Valley Nurseries; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Stump Crew Foreman to lead a crew in stump grinding and related maintenance, ensuring safety and efficiency on each project.

The role requires open availability with day shifts, up to 50% travel, and a focus on teamwork, equipment preparation, and customer walkthroughs while maintaining stringent safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have clean driving record and pass DOT physical.
• Understand blue stake and utility markings.
• 1-3 years of stump grinding experience.
• 1-3 years of prior landscaping experience.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Review jobs for the day.
• Prepare trucks and verify equipment.
• Check in to truck with Samsara.
• Apply all safety requirements and OSHA standards.
• Transport crew safely to job sites.
• Take before/after photos and upload them to Samsara.
• Conduct job walk-throughs with customers before/after work.
• Ensure grinding areas have safety shields and PPE compliance.
• Keep teams on schedule.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Blue stake / markings

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Samsara

Job description

Job Details

Level: Management

Job Location: Carrollton, TX 75006

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Open Availability Day Shift

Job Category: Horticulture

Job Summary

Moon Valley Nurseries Stump Crew Foreman is responsible for leading a team who perform stump grinding and other maintenance related duties for tree removal.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Review jobs for the day
• Clean all trucks and confirm proper equipment is stocked on the truck. i.e., which grinder will be needed to complete all jobs.
• Check in to truck with Samsara.
• Apply all safety requirements and OSHA standards.
• Get all members of the crew safely to each jobsite.
• Taking before and after photos and uploading them to Samsara
• Job walk-throughs with the customer before and after work is completed.
• All grinding areas are prepared with a safety shield.
• Ensure all team members are in required PPE.
• Keeping teams on schedule

QualificationsQualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass a DOT Physical
• Must understand blue stake and utility markings.
• 1-3 years of stump grinding experience
• The ability to follow detailed instructions and take directions.
• The ability to work as a team.
• 1-3 years of prior landscaping experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical requirements/Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally exchange information with colleagues, managers and vendors. The position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently reach for, pull, lift, and/or move items weighing up to and over 75 lbs. The employee must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.

Other

Subject to MVR, DOT physical and criminal background check (In accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations)

About Us

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America, and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.

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