Tree & Vegetation Crew Lead

Xylem Tree Experts; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts in Longview, TX is seeking a Foreperson to coordinate crews, equipment, and supplies on contracted vegetation management jobs. You will assign tasks, supervise performance, and ensure work meets safety standards and client specifications.

You will plan daily work, manage logistics, and communicate with property owners and team members while maintaining records and ensuring equipment reliability in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must meet and demonstrate qualifications of all positions on a crew.
• Must follow verbal or written directives.
• Must delegate work and take accountability for crew performance.
• Must understand drawings and symbols for lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Must adapt to field requirements and act independently without close supervision.
• Must have and maintain a Driver’s License and be able to safely drive a company vehicle.
• Must work outdoors under varying weather conditions.
• Must obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Must be able to travel for storm restoration work when needed.
• Must communicate effectively with others.
• Must endure to perform duties over an eight to ten hour day.
• Must operate and service all required tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct crew members and manage equipment each day.
• Assign specific tasks to crew members and supervise performance.
• Plan and execute the assigned work in a safe and professional manner.
• Organize job assignments for efficiency.
• Notify property owners of presence and obtain access for work.
• Ensure PPE and safety practices are followed on site.
• Trim and remove trees using various equipment, or work from the ground with saws.
• Spray stumps and brush to prevent growth.
• Load/unload trucks with logs, debris, and brush; feed brush into a chipper.
• Direct cleanup of the site and secure equipment.
• Inspect work to contract specs and notify the customer of completion.
• Keep accurate records of time, equipment, and materials used.
• Complete daily truck inspections and conduct job briefings as required.
• Restock supplies and report damaged equipment to the General Foreperson.
• Determine actions in emergencies to protect life and property.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Skills

Crew supervision

Communication

Field adaptability

Outdoor work

Education

High School diploma or education equivalent

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts in Longview, TX is seeking a Foreperson to coordinate crews, equipment, and supplies on contracted vegetation management jobs. You will assign tasks, supervise performance, and ensure work meets safety standards and client specifications.

You will plan daily work, manage logistics, and communicate with property owners and team members while maintaining records and ensuring equipment reliability in all weather conditions.