Tree Crew Lead: Safety, Trimming & Ops

Jobtailor; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota seeks a experienced crew foreman to lead tree trimming and clearing operations, coaching crews to meet production goals and ensuring safety compliance. The role involves applying herbicides, coordinating with property owners, and supervising equipment use in varied outdoor conditions.

Candidates should have 3+ years in tree work, OSHA/ANSI knowledge, and the ability to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience on tree trimming/clearing crews.
• Good driving license and DOT medical card.
• Herbicide application certification or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT card within 90 days.
• First-Aid and CPR certifications.
• English reading, writing, and speaking required.
• Willingness to travel >50%.
• Physically demanding outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals.
• Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with company, industry, OSHA, and customer requirements.
• Allocate and prioritize job-site tasks under direction of the General Foreperson.
• Conduct safety training, pre-job briefings, crew assignments, and employee coaching.
• Apply herbicides to stumps and brush and maintain application records.
• Obtain property-owner permission for tree trimming, removal, and herbicide application.
• Trim, remove, and fell trees using climbing equipment, aerial lift trucks, safety belts, climbing lines, ladders, saws, pruners, and related tools.
• Inspect work areas for hazards and load manageable limbs and logs onto vehicles/equipment.
• Repair minor property damage and escalate issues to the General Foreperson.
• Maintain customer and public relations.
• Maintain crew production records, timesheets, work orders, labor hours, assignments, and cost controls.
• Interpret utility maps, drawings, and electrical-line symbols and assist with daily work-order assignments.
• Set up traffic-control devices, direct traffic, and coordinate with property owners, customers, and emergency personnel.
• Stage and clean up tools and equipment and maintain an orderly work area.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Coordinate crew response during emergencies and natural disasters, including travel outside the regular work location.
• Drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment, including vehicles with attached chippers or trailing units.
• Maintain safety, employee-ownership, legal, regulatory, and company-policy compliance.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Customer relations

Safety management

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Aerial Lift Trucks

Chippers

Saws

Pruners

Climbing Equipment

Job description

Jobtailor in Minnesota seeks a experienced crew foreman to lead tree trimming and clearing operations, coaching crews to meet production goals and ensuring safety compliance. The role involves applying herbicides, coordinating with property owners, and supervising equipment use in varied outdoor conditions.

Candidates should have 3+ years in tree work, OSHA/ANSI knowledge, and the ability to travel extensively.