Tree Care Crew Leader

Joshua Tree Experts; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Career advancement

Work/Life balance

Full-time with benefits

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Cranberry Township, PA, seeks a Tree Care Crew Leader to join a safety-first, fast-growing team. You will lead tree care operations on residential and commercial properties, while representing the company on job sites with clear communication and professionalism.

This is a full-time, year-round role with benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, plus paid vacation and holidays. Strong arboriculture knowledge and a valid CDL-B are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tree care, including pruning, trimming, and removals.
• Excellent understanding of tree care operations and safe practices.
• Ability to climb and navigate trees safely and efficiently.
• Extensive knowledge of tree species, diseases, and care techniques.
• Proficiency with tree care equipment (chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders).
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication with team members, clients, and supervisors.
• Valid Driver's License with clean record; CDL-B preferred.
• ISA Certified Arborist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and delegate tree care operations on residential and commercial properties.
• Operate lifts and equipment safely to prune, remove, or manage growth.
• Monitor and maintain assigned equipment to ensure reliability.
• Communicate with clients to ensure satisfaction and quality service.
• Perform arboriculture tasks including risk assessment, pruning, removals, and cabling.

Skills

Tree care operations

Tree climbing

Safety awareness

Team communication

Decision making

Tools

Spyder lifts

Chainsaws

Chippers

Stump grinders

Job description

Would you enjoy working for a growing company?

Joshua Tree Experts, the leader in outdoor home services in Cranberry TWP, is seeking a Tree Care Crew Leader to join our safety-first, and fast growing team.

As a Crew Leader, you will be an essential and valued member of the Tree Crew with the primary responsibility of performing all tree and shrub care services on residential and commercial properties. Crew Leaders with Joshua Tree Experts enjoy working for a company that is focused on safety and positive company culture.

Crew Leaders oversee daily job-site execution while working alongside their crew. This is a customer-facing role that requires clear communication, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of personalities - including homeowners, property managers, sales arborists, and crew members.

You’ll be trusted to represent Joshua Tree Experts on job sites and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in a way that reflects the culture in Cranberry TWP.

What You'll Do:

• Working with the Tree Crew, perform and delegate tree care operations to residential and commercial properties
• Operate Spyder lifts, bucket lifts, loaders, and various saws safely to prune, remove, or manage growth of trees and shrubs
• Monitor and maintain assigned equipment
• Communicate with clients while completing services to ensure satisfaction
• Conduct all aspects of arboriculture related to tree risk assessment, pruning, removing, and cabling and bracing
• Learn, understand, and implement company safety rules and regulations

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent understanding of tree care operations and safe tree care practices
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tree care, including pruning, trimming, and removals
• Strong ability to climb and navigate a tree safely and efficiently
• Extensive knowledge of tree species, diseases, and proper care techniques
• Proficient in operating and maintaining various tree care equipment, such as chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders
• Excellent problem solving abilities and the capacity to make informed decisions on the job
• Ability communicate effectively with team members, clients, and supervisors
• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record (CDL-B is preferred)
• ISA Certified Arborist is preferred

What can Joshua Tree Experts do for YOU:

• A culture focused on SAFETY
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Company that values a great WORK/LIFE balance
• Full time, YEAR ROUND employment with benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and PTO Days