Tree Care Crew Lead & Boom Operator

BrightView Landscapes; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in Agoura Hills, CA, seeks a Crew Leader Tree Care to supervise daily tree care operations, provide hands-on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and removals, and uphold safety standards. You will guide crew members, maintain equipment, coordinate with management and customers, and ensure safe work areas.

A valid CDL, 5+ years in tree care, and supervisory experience are required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in tree care services, climbing, production tree trimming, detail tree trimming, rigging/roping, and removals.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Experience managing a crew consisting of climbers and grounds men or related services.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid, and CPR.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the tree care service activities of the crew.
• Ensure crew members have the required safety materials, training, and are operating safely at all times.
• Ensure that the work areas beneath and around the trees are clear and properly marked to protect the public from falling debris.
• Inspect and maintain climbing gear and tree care equipment to ensure all equipment and tools are safe and in proper working condition.
• Review and manage crew schedules.
• Complete daily pre-trip inspection reports before dispatch for all Class B equipment.
• Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees.
• Safely operate tree & landscaping tools, as well as heavy equipment, as needed.
• Utilize proper pruning techniques; assist with trimming trees, clearing, and chipping tree debris, ensuring proper disposal.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety

Verbal & written communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

CDL

Tools

Climbing gear

Boom truck experience

Tree care equipment

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in Agoura Hills, CA, seeks a Crew Leader Tree Care to supervise daily tree care operations, provide hands-on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and removals, and uphold safety standards. You will guide crew members, maintain equipment, coordinate with management and customers, and ensure safe work areas.

A valid CDL, 5+ years in tree care, and supervisory experience are required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.