Crew Leader

Wright Tree Service•Great Falls, MT

12d

About The Position

The Crew Leader supports and coaches the crew in achieving production goals. The role identifies safety hazards, ensures compliance, and allocates and prioritizes job-site work as directed by the General Foreperson. The Crew Leader performs and coordinates tree trimming, removal, and herbicide application work, maintains crew production records, and supports safe, professional interactions with customers, property owners, the public, and emergency personnel. Work may involve hazardous equipment, energized power lines, climbing and elevated work, traffic control, outdoor work on rugged terrain, and exposure to variable weather and other environmental hazards. Extensive travel is indicated. During emergencies or natural disasters, the Crew Leader may be required to remain on duty, travel outside the regular work location, and coordinate the crew’s response. The role requires long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays, weekends, and storm work, and is subject to call-out. The position requires at least three years of experience on tree-trimming or clearing crews, or successful completion of applicable skills assessments. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required. Valid First-Aid and CPR cards are required, or must be obtained within 90 days of hire. The job description also lists preferred qualifications related to driver licensing, a DOT medical card, herbicide application certification, and experience driving vehicles with attached chippers or other trailing units.

Requirements

At least three years of experience working on tree-trimming or clearing crews, or successful completion of applicable skills assessments.
Valid First-Aid and CPR cards, or ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
Excellent leadership skills; ability to handle stressful situations and multitask.
Knowledge of tree identification, growth habits, and arboricultural techniques for trimming, pruning, repair, maintenance, and removal near energized conductors.
Excellent customer-service and communication skills, including rapport-building, listening, questioning, and patience.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public, customers, and employees and represent Wright Tree Service professionally.
Knowledge of ANSI Z133.1 (current version) and ANSI A300 standards.
Ability to follow and teach company and industry safety requirements.
Knowledge of electrical circuits and ability to read and understand circuit maps.
Knowledge of OSHA electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269.
Ability to determine nominal voltage, use insulated tools properly near energized parts, and distinguish exposed live parts from other electrical equipment parts.
Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal work instructions and information.
Ability to recognize poisonous plants and take appropriate precautions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Knowledge of and training to perform tree and bucket rescue.
Ability to operate and service required tools and equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a group.
Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays, weekends, and storm work, and be subject to call-out.
Ability to perform the position’s listed physical activities and demands, including climbing, lifting, carrying, and entering and exiting vehicles and equipment repeatedly.
English reading, writing, and speaking ability.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent; preferred but not required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license or commercial driver’s license, depending on division and utility or contract requirements, and a DOT medical card in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
Ability to drive a vehicle with an attached chipper or other trailing unit to, from, or within the work area.
Herbicide application certification or equivalent, as required by Wright Tree Service and applicable law.
Keeping informed about new equipment, specifications, standards, practices, and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Coach crew members and support achievement of production goals.
Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with company policies, approved work methods, customer requirements, and OSHA regulations.
Assist with safety training and pre-job briefings; assign crew work and provide coaching.
Apply herbicides to stumps and brush using applicable equipment, and maintain application records.
Obtain property-owner permission for tree work and herbicide application; coordinate site access, explain planned work, and advise customers of possible interruptions.
Trim, remove, or fell trees using climbing equipment and ground tools, including work near energized power lines.
Inspect work areas before beginning work to identify potential hazards.
Load manageable-size limbs and logs that are not suited for wood chipping and repair minor job-site property damage.
Escalate situations to the General Foreperson in a timely manner.
Maintain positive customer and public relations through effective work and appropriate crew conduct.
Maintain production records and reports, including timesheets, work orders, work units, labor hours, crew assignments, and cost controls.
Obtain and interpret work maps and understand drawings and symbols representing power-line types, voltages, and equipment; assist the General Foreperson with assigning daily work orders.
Set up warning signs, barriers, and flags; relay hand signals, direct traffic, and use other traffic-control devices to protect workers and the public.
Coordinate with property owners, customers, and emergency personnel when streets or driveways must be blocked.
Stage and clean up tools and equipment and keep the work area orderly.
Inspect vehicles and equipment, perform routine maintenance, and report specialized maintenance needs to the General Foreperson.
During emergencies or natural disasters, assist in contacting and coordinating the crew’s response and determine appropriate steps to eliminate hazards and trim or remove trees onsite.
Support and participate in Wright’s safety and employee-ownership culture; comply with applicable laws and company policies and procedures.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment.
Work extended hours, overtime, holidays, weekends, and storm work during emergencies, and respond to call-outs as required.