Tree Care Crew Leader

Joshua Tree Experts; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Career advancement opportunities

Work/Life balance

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and PTO Days

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Little Rock is seeking a Tree Care Crew Leader to join our safety-first, fast-growing team. You will perform tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties as a leading member of the Tree Crew, representing the company on job sites.

This is a customer-facing role demanding clear communication, professionalism, and the ability to work with homeowners, property managers, and crew members. Full-time, year-round employment with benefits awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of tree care operations and safe 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 tree care equipment such as chainsaws and chippers.
• Excellent problem solving abilities and the capacity to make informed decisions on the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, clients, and supervisors.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record (CDL-B preferred).
• ISA Certified Arborist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Tree Crew, perform and delegate tree care operations on properties.
• Operate lifts, loaders, and saws to prune, remove, or manage growth of trees and shrubs.
• Monitor and maintain assigned equipment.
• Communicate with clients to ensure satisfaction during services.
• Conduct arboriculture tasks including risk assessment, pruning, removal, and cabling/bracing.
• Learn and implement company safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Tree care operations

Pruning

Removals

Climbing trees

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

CDL-B preferred

ISA Arborist preferred

Job description

Would you enjoy working for a growing company?

Joshua Tree Experts, the leader in outdoor home services in Little Rock, 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 Little Rock.

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