Tree Service Crew Lead/Foreman

SavATree; Ridgway (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tree Service Crew Lead/Foreman to join their dynamic Tree Care Team. This role offers the chance to work outdoors, applying expertise in climbing and pruning while ensuring the safety and health of landscapes. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of tree care experience, including leadership skills to guide a team effectively. With a strong emphasis on training and development, this position promises a supportive environment for growth and success. Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to thrive in a rewarding career in tree care.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(K) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Equipment Account

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of tree care/tree climbing experience is essential.
• Leadership experience in guiding a tree care team is required.

Responsibilities

• Work on a General Tree Care crew providing high-quality tree care.
• Safely operate equipment and perform assigned tasks.

Skills

Pruning Practices

Tree and Shrub Identification

Climbing Skills

Tree Care Safety Standards

Chainsaw Operation

Aerial Lift Operation

Safety Policies Communication

ANSI A300 Pruning Standards

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Chainsaw

Climbing Equipment

Aerial Lift

Job description

Looking for a place where you can thrive?

The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping to maintain and preserve the overall health of our clients’ landscapes.

In this role, team members have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in their community. The Tree Care Team applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client’s landscape.

The Tree Service Crew Lead/Foreman is an additional level of specialty for select individuals who have demonstrated leadership qualities and received approval from local branch management to provide direction in a work crew setting. Specific knowledge includes: TCIA Crew Leader Training Program, Crew Safety, Personal Safety, Hazard of Inexperience, and ability to check off levels equal and below.

This position pays up to $35 an hr depending on experience + paid PTO + paid benefits, 401K.

What a day is like:

Daily focus is working together on a General Tree Care crew to provide high quality tree care to our clients. The Tree Care Team is involved in all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing and other concepts related to tree care. Team members are able to safely operate all equipment and perform the assigned job tasks while also providing excellent service to our clients.

What kind of person are we looking for? Someone with:

• Experience with proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and have a working knowledge of each species’ characteristics
• Ability to climb without spurs
• Experience with tree care safety standards
• Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck)
• Communicate advanced understanding of all safety policies and procedures, including hazard tree identification.
• Utilize specialized equipment properly for climbing (ropes, saddle, ladders) along with all associated tools.
• Apply knowledge of branch collars, and proper pruning cuts with total competence on chainsaw operations.
• Employ ANSI A300 Pruning Standards and Terminology and ANSI Z Safety

What is Essential:

• 2 – 5 years of tree care/tree climbing experience
• Leadership experience in directing and guiding a tree care team on daily routines and activities
• The desire to work outdoors
• Valid U.S. driver's license to operate company vehicles, CDL A&B a plus or willingness to obtain
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.

Why you might love working here:

• We have lots of training and development opportunities and support continuing education in the industry
• Our Tree Care Team works alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, 401(K) Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Equipment Account

Physical demands of this role:

These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is subject to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each team member has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert. That’s why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here.

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace