Tree Care Crew Leader

Joshua Tree Experts; Cranberry Township (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Paid training

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts, based in Cranberry Township, is hiring a Tree Care Crew Leader to direct and work closely with a dedicated team focused on quality and safety. You will be responsible for overseeing tree care operations, ensuring your team's adherence to safety standards, and providing excellent customer service on-site. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of tree care experience, leadership abilities, and a high school diploma. Join us for a stable, year-round job opportunity with good benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven tree care experience including climbing and rigging.
• Prior experience running a tree crew as a supervisor.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily workflows of the crew.
• Train and mentor the crew to ensure high performance.
• Conduct regular safety briefings and hazard assessments.
• Ensure high-quality customer service on-site.

Skills

Tree care experience

Climbing expertise

Leadership experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Calling all Tree Care Crew Leaders!

Our clients love us because we love ensuring they have safe, healthy, and beautiful home environments. Want to work in a culture focused on safety and true professionalism? Lead the way with us-we are now hiring!

Joshua Tree Experts, Cranberry Twp.'s premier tree care, lawn care, and pest control professionals, is actively searching for an experienced Tree Care Crew Leader to head up our local production team.

The Role

As a Crew Leader with Joshua Tree Experts, you will direct and work alongside a tight-knit, 2 to 4-person crew. You will oversee and execute complex tree removals, precision pruning, and general tree preservation techniques. You are the captain of the operation‑responsible for ensuring safe job site execution, mentoring your team, managing equipment logistics, and serving as the primary point of contact for clients on the property.

What a Crew Leader Does (Responsibilities)

• Lead and execute safe tree care operations from start to finish, ensuring strict adherence to ANSI standards.
• Direct daily workflows and delegate tasks to Climbers and Ground Operations Specialists safely and efficiently.
• Train, mentor, and motivate your crew to maintain high performance, technical skill development, and morale.
• Safely operate aerial lifts, drive company vehicles, and oversee the daily maintenance of all assigned trucks, chippers, gear, and climbing equipment.
• Act as the face of the company on‑site: provide excellent customer service, represent the JTE brand, and ensure your crew maintains a professional image.
• Champion our safety‑first culture every single day, conducting regular safety briefings and hazard assessments.
• Be available to work a reliable, full‑time schedule of at least 40 hours per week.

What a Crew Leader Must Have (Requirements)

• At least 3-5 years of proven tree care experience, including extensive climbing and rigging expertise.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience running a tree crew.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• High School Diploma or GED.

The BEST Candidate Will Also Have (Bonus Points)

• ISA Certified Arborist designation or CTSP (Certified Treecare Safety Professional).
• A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• A Forestry or Horticulture Degree.

What Joshua Tree Experts Can Do for YOU

• A Culture of Safety: We never compromise on a safety‑first environment.
• Stability: Full‑time, YEAR-ROUND employment (no seasonal layoffs!).
• Great Benefits: Paid vacation, holidays, PTO days, and health benefits.
• Growth: Paid training and education to obtain industry certifications and licensing.
• Work/Life Balance: A company that actually respects your time off.
• Upward Mobility: Clear career advancement opportunities within a growing brand!

Come and join Joshua Tree, a BETTER team of tree care professionals. Apply now!