Tree Care Crew Leader (Zionsville)

Brightview Landscapes Ltd.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and wellness coverage

401k savings plan

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes Ltd. is seeking a Tree Care Crew Leader in Indianapolis to lead a skilled crew on tree care projects. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while coordinating schedules and equipment usage.

The role requires hands-on leadership, site inspections, and training of personnel with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction. A strong work ethic and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in tree care or related field.
• CDL license class B and a valid driver’s license.
• Experience managing a crew of climbers and grounds workers.
• Supervisory experience in field operations.
• Medical card and first aid plus CPR certification at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise tree care crew ensuring safety materials, training, tools, and safe operations.
• Review and manage crew schedules and daily dispatch readiness.
• Complete daily pre-trip inspection reports for Class B equipment.
• Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees as needed.
• Operate tree/landscaping tools and heavy equipment when required.
• Safely transport crews to/from jobs and uphold safety policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety training

Crew supervision

Bilingual (Spanish)

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here. At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest. We’re looking for a Tree Care Crew Leader. Can you picture yourself here?

THE PAY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $28-$33 PER HOUR AND WILL BE DETERMINED AT THE TIME AN OFFER IS MADE BASED ON PREVIOUS RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS YOU HOLD.

Here’s What You’d Do

We’ll look to you to ensure efficiency and that client standards are attained. You’ll conduct site inspections, provide hands‑on leadership, and provide guidance for soil, planting, watering and insect control. You’ll also drive and maintain our vehicles, train personnel with a strong emphasis on safety, and handle schedules, and review charts and reports.

You’d Be Responsible For

• Supervising the tree care service activities of the crew – ensuring that all crew members have the required safety material, that the crews have the training and tools needed to complete the job and that the crews are operating safely at all times
• Reviewing and managing crew schedules
• Completing a pre-trip inspection report each day before dispatch for all Class B equipment.
• Coordinating with branch management, customers and employees as needed
• Using tree & landscaping tools and operating heavy equipment as needed
• Safely driving crews to and from jobs, adhering to Company’s safety policy and ensuring that the public will be safe while in contact with crews

You Might Be a Good Fit If You Have

• 3 years’ experience
• Good Driver’s License
• CDL license class B
• Experience managing a crew consisting of climbers and grounds men or related services
• Supervisory experience
• Medical card and first aid plus CPR certification card at time of hire

And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Good work ethic
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Familiarity with the techniques and equipment used in landscaping.
• Ability to handle the physicality of our work: weather conditions, heavy lifting (30-80 pounds), and extensive walking.

Here’s What To Know About Working Here

Here at BrightView, we’re as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about caring for each other. Though we’re the nation’s leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.

If you’re looking to join a team of talented go‑getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you just might have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

Growing Everyday

Benefits

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. In addition to best-in-class opportunities and competitive salary, you may be eligible for benefits and perks like:

• Paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage
• 401k savings plan

Start Your Bright New Career Journey

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

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.