Crew Leader - Travel Crew

Wright Tree Service•Fridley, MN

11d•$35 - $36

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 work at job sites as directed by the General Foreperson. The Crew Leader performs and oversees tree trimming, removal, felling, and herbicide application work, often near energized power lines and hazardous equipment. The position also coordinates with customers and property owners, helps protect the public and work crew, and maintains production records, vehicles, equipment, and tools. The role may require extensive travel, including travel outside the regular work location during emergencies or natural disasters. The Crew Leader may be on call and work long hours or overtime, including weekends and holidays, during emergencies and storm work. The position involves outdoor work on rugged terrain and exposure to weather, heights, electrical current, chemicals, moving equipment, noise, vibration, and other workplace hazards. Physical duties may include climbing, bending, standing, walking, lifting and carrying loads, and entering and exiting vehicles and equipment repeatedly.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience on tree-trimming or clearing crews, or successful completion of applicable skills assessments.
Valid First Aid and CPR cards, or the ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
Strong leadership skills and ability to manage stressful situations and multitask.
Knowledge of trees, identification, growth habits, and arboricultural techniques for trimming, pruning, repair, maintenance, and removal near energized conductors.
Excellent customer-service and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the public, customers, and employees.
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 represent Wright Tree Service professionally and to read, write, and understand written and verbal work instructions.
Ability to recognize poisonous plants and take appropriate precautions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays, weekends, and storm work, and to respond to call-outs.
Knowledge of and training in 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 perform the listed physical activities and work in the described environmental conditions.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

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, maintained as required by Wright Tree Service and applicable law.
Staying informed about new equipment, specifications, standards, practices, and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Support, coach, and guide crew members to meet production goals and follow company policies, approved work methods, customer requirements, and safety practices.
Help conduct safety training and pre-job briefings, assign crew tasks, and coach employees.
Identify hazards through pre-inspections of work areas and ensure compliance with OSHA and company and industry safety requirements.
Use herbicide application equipment to treat stumps and brush, and maintain application records.
Obtain property-owner permission for tree work and herbicide application; coordinate site access, explain work, and advise of potential interruptions.
Trim, remove, or fell trees using climbing equipment and ground tools, including work near energized power lines.
Load vehicles and equipment with manageable limbs and logs unsuitable for wood chipping.
Repair minor property damage and promptly escalate situations requiring the General Foreperson’s attention.
Promote positive customer and public relations through effective work and appropriate crew behavior.
Maintain production records and reports, including timesheets, work orders, work units, crew assignments, labor hours, and cost controls.
Obtain and interpret work maps and circuit drawings, understand line types, voltages, and equipment symbols, and assist the General Foreperson with assigning daily work orders.
Set up warning signs, barriers, flags, and traffic-control devices; relay hand signals and direct traffic to protect workers and the public; coordinate with property owners, customers, and emergency personnel as needed.
Stage and clean up tools and equipment and maintain an orderly work area.
Inspect vehicles and equipment, perform routine maintenance, and report specialized maintenance needs to the General Foreperson.
During emergencies or natural disasters, help contact and coordinate the crew’s response, travel as needed, and determine appropriate steps to address hazards and trim or remove trees.
Support and participate in Wright’s safety and employee-ownership culture; comply with applicable laws and company policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment.