Tree Service Crew Lead/Foreman

Overview

Tree Service Crew Lead/Foreman Jobs in Jamaica, Vermont, USA at SavATree

Location: Jamaica

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. 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 per hour depending on experience + paid PTO + paid benefits, 401K.

 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.

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

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.

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   

~ S. driver’s license to operate company vehicles, CDL A&B a plus or willingness to obtain   

~ 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  

 To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing

education

. We make it easy for team members to reach out and get the help needed, even when it’s from the other side of the country.

Title: Tree Service Crew Lead/Foreman

Company: SavATree

Location: Jamaica, Vermont, USA

Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Arborist/ Tree Surgeon, Landscaping, Outdoor / Nature, General Labor), Trades / Skilled Labor (Arborist/ Tree Surgeon, Landscaping, Outdoor / Nature, General Labor)