Vegetation Management Supervisor - Transmission - Burlington, VT

LUCAS TREE EXPERTS; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas Tree Experts in Vermont is seeking a Utility Line Clearance Supervisor - Transmission to join our management team. The role requires strong supervisory skills and the ability to oversee multiple tree-work projects for utility and private customers, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in the tree industry or supervisory experience, with proven leadership, scheduling, and customer service capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in tree industry or supervisory experience.
• Strong management, organizational, and people skills.
• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license in good standing; ability to travel.
• Able to work outdoors in various weather.
• Willing to obtain licenses/certifications (Pesticide, Arborist, CDL, CTSP).
• Background and drug screen, plus motor vehicle check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel and scheduling for tree work.
• Enforce safety and performance standards.
• Recruit, interview, orient, and train new hires.
• Develop growth opportunities and monitor job success.
• Coach, counsel, and discipline employees to achieve goals.
• Implement policies and procedures.
• Schedule work, assign crews, monitor progress.
• Maintain high quality standards and customer service.
• Contribute to overall team success.

Skills

Management

Organizational skills

People skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Utility Line Clearance Supervisor - Transmission

Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for a Utility Line Clearance Supervisor - Transmission to join our Management Team in Vermont. Strong supervisory background is required.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years industry experience or prior supervisory experience in a comparable role, be able to manage several projects simultaneously, and be comfortable with all aspects of supervision and management including:

• Employee supervision
• Safety and performance management
• Staffing (recruiting, interviewing, orienting, and training new hires)
• Developing growth opportunities and monitoring job success
• Coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees to accomplish team goals
• Implementing and enforcing policies and procedures
• Complete operations by scheduling work, assigning crews, and monitoring work progress
• Implementing productivity standards to meet operational goals
• Resolving operational issues and implementing new procedures
• Providing quality service by enforcing high quality standards with strong customer service
• Contributing to overall team success

This is a year‑round, full time, outdoor opportunity. Duties include: Supervising personnel in the various company operations to secure and maintain business to the satisfaction of company management; supervising assigned crews, scheduling, directing and performing activities related to tree work for utility and private customers; working with various community members and homeowners to ensure proper work is completed and all parties are satisfied.

Requirements

• At least 3 years in the tree industry or prior supervisory experience.
• Must have strong management, organizational, and people skills.
• Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license in good standing as determined by Lucas Tree.
• Must be able to work outside in various types of weather.
• Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position.
• Must be able to travel as needed for the position.
• Must be familiar with technology (smartphones, computers) and have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to create estimates for the purpose of bidding on new jobs and ensure good public relations at all times.
• Must be able to develop new accounts and maintain existing customers as well as investigate and solve complaints.
• Must have or be willing and able to obtain, and maintain licenses & certifications (Pesticide, Arborist, CDL, CTSP) as required by the position in order to grow your career (paid by Lucas Tree Experts).
• Must be able to successfully complete a post‑offer physical and drug screen, as well as a background and motor vehicle check.

Interested parties must include a resume and cover letter with their application to be considered for this position.

Lucas Tree Experts offers paid, hands‑on, on‑the‑job training, paid educational courses for advancement in the industry. We also offer safety and bonus incentive programs and a complete benefits package.

Come work for a company that offers advancement opportunities and a great quality of work life!

*Please Note: Correspondence will be primarily via e‑mail. Please provide us with a working e‑mail on your application.