Tree Care Crew Lead: Pruning, Safety & Leadership

BrightView Holdings, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based pay opportunities

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Crew Leader Tree Care to oversee daily pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and removals while guiding the crew and upholding safety standards.

You will supervise tree care activities, ensure safety materials and training, inspect gear, manage schedules, and coordinate with branch management and customers. A CDL Class B and prior supervisory experience are required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in tree care services
• Familiarity with techniques and equipment used in landscaping
• CDL Class B
• 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
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish)

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

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

CDL Class B

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Crew Leader Tree Care to oversee daily pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and removals while guiding the crew and upholding safety standards.

You will supervise tree care activities, ensure safety materials and training, inspect gear, manage schedules, and coordinate with branch management and customers. A CDL Class B and prior supervisory experience are required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.