Tree Care Crew Leader

Joshua Tree Experts; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO Days

Paid Training

Education opportunities

Safety incentives

Retirement planning

Year-round employment

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts is seeking a Crew Leader to join the Tree Crew in North Chicago, IL. You will lead tree and shrub care projects on residential and commercial properties, ensuring safety and client satisfaction with strong teamwork.

You must have at least 5 years in tree care, be adept at climbing, and be comfortable operating chainsaws, chippers, and lifts. CDL-B is preferred. The role offers full-time, year-round employment with benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tree care, including pruning, trimming, and removals.
• Experience navigating and safely climbing trees.
• Ability to operate and maintain tree care equipment such as chainsaws and chippers.

Responsibilities

• Perform and delegate tree care operations for residential and commercial properties.
• Operate lifts and power tools safely to prune, remove, or manage growth of trees and shrubs.
• Monitor and maintain assigned equipment.

Skills

Tree care operations

Climbing safety

Client communication

Decision making

Driver's license

Education

ISA Certified Arborist (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Stump grinders

Spyder lifts

Bucket lifts

loaders

Job description

Are you currently working in the tree care industry and looking to make a change?

Want to work in a culture focused on safety and professionalism?

Would you enjoy working for a growing company?

As a Crew Leader, you will be an essential and valued member of the Tree Crew in North Chicago, IL 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.

We are dedicated to enhancing our co-workers knowledge, experience, and abilities which is why we invest in YOU. Through paid education and utilizing leading industry equipment we ensure that you have everything you need to not only do the job, but do it great!

As a Crew Leader, you will play a crucial role in:

• 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 You Need To Be a Crew Leader

• 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 effective with team members, clients & supervisors
• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record (CDL-B is preferred)
• ISA Certified Arborist is preferred, but not required

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)
• PTO Days
• Paid Training and Education to obtain Industry certifications and licensing
• Safety Incentives
• Retirement Planning