Tree Care Crew Leader

Joshua Tree Experts; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of Safety

Year-Round Employment

Health Benefits

Paid Training

Career Growth

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Cranberry Township, PA, is hiring an experienced Tree Care Crew Leader to head our local production team and oversee complex removals, pruning, and tree preservation.

You will supervise a 2-4 person crew, ensure safety and ANSI standards, mentor staff, manage equipment, and serve as the primary client contact on-site.

We offer full-time year-round work with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a growing brand.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of tree care experience with climbing & rigging
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute safe tree care operations, following ANSI standards
• Direct daily workflows and delegate tasks to Climbers and Ground Operations
• Train, mentor, and motivate crew for high performance and skill development
• Operate aerial lifts and drive company vehicles; maintain trucks, chippers, gear
• Be the face of the company on-site; provide customer service and professional image
• Champion safety-first culture with regular briefings and hazard assessments
• Maintain 40 hours per week schedule

Skills

Leadership

Tree care experience & climbing

Safety management

Client communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL

ISA Certified Arborist

Forestry or Horticulture Degree

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!