Tree Care Crew Leader

BrightView Landscapes; Oceanside (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid holidays (6–9)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Variable pay opportunities

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is seeking a Crew Leader Tree Care to lead daily tree care operations with a strong emphasis on safety and high-quality service. You will guide the crew, manage schedules, inspect gear, and ensure proper debris disposal while maintaining safe work practices.

The role requires CDL Class B, 3 years of tree-care experience, supervisory skills, and bilingual English/Spanish preferred. This is a full-time position in a hands-on environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in tree care services.
• Experience managing a crew of climbers and groundsmen.
• Ability to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid, and CPR.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• CDL Class B license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the tree care service activities of the crew.
• Ensure safety materials and training are provided to the crew.
• Mark work areas and protect the public from debris.
• Inspect climbing gear and tools for safe operation.
• Review and manage crew schedules.
• Complete daily pre-trip inspections for Class B equipment.
• Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees.
• Safely operate tree and landscaping tools and heavy equipment.
• Assist with pruning, trimming, debris disposal.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Crew supervision

Multitasking

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

CDL Class B

EHAP, First-Aid, CPR certification

Job description

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

• The Crew Leader Tree Care oversees daily tree care operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service. This role provides hands‑on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals, while guiding crew members, maintaining equipment, and upholding company safety standards.

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

Job Summary

• The Crew Leader Tree Care oversees daily tree care operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service. This role provides hands‑on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals, while guiding crew members, maintaining equipment, and upholding company safety standards.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise the tree care service activities of the crew
• Ensure crew members have the required safety materials, training, and are operating safely at all times
• Ensure that the work areas beneath and around the trees are clear and properly marked to protect the public from falling debris
• Inspect and maintain climbing gear and tree care equipment to ensure all equipment and tools are safe and in proper working condition
• Review and manage crew schedules
• Complete daily pre-trip inspection reports before dispatch for all Class B equipment
• Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees
• Safely operate tree & landscaping tools, as well as heavy equipment, as needed
• Utilize proper pruning techniques; assist with trimming trees, clearing, and chipping tree debris, ensuring proper disposal

Education And Experience

• 3 years’ experience in tree care services
• Familiarity with the techniques and equipment used in landscaping
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class B
• Experience managing a crew consisting of climbers and grounds men or related services
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid, and CPR
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong work ethic
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day

Work Environment

• Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
• Work near or about natural bodies of water
• Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• Requires protective clothing and personal devices: Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, earplugs, long-sleeved shirts, and work boots.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation Pay Range

$30-$40/hour depending on experience

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full‑time team members. Benefits offerings for full‑time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.