Tree Care Crew Lead: Pruning, Safety & Removals

BrightView Landscapes; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in Oregon seeks a Crew Leader Tree Care to oversee daily tree care operations, providing hands‑on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and removals.

You will guide crew members, maintain equipment, uphold safety standards, coordinate with management and customers, and review crew schedules; a CDL‑B and supervisory experience are required, with bilingual Spanish a plus. This is a field role, outdoors.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in tree care services
• Familiarity with techniques and equipment used in landscaping
• Commercial Driver’s License (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)

Supervisory experience

Education

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class B

EHAP Certification

First Aid & CPR Certification

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in Oregon seeks a Crew Leader Tree Care to oversee daily tree care operations, providing hands‑on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and removals.

You will guide crew members, maintain equipment, uphold safety standards, coordinate with management and customers, and review crew schedules; a CDL‑B and supervisory experience are required, with bilingual Spanish a plus. This is a field role, outdoors.