Crew Leader

Wright Tree Service•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Crew Leader supports and coaches a tree-trimming and clearing crew in meeting production goals. Under the direction of the General Foreperson, the role identifies safety hazards, promotes compliance with company, customer, industry, and OSHA requirements, and allocates and prioritizes job-site work. The Crew Leader performs and coordinates tree trimming, removal, and herbicide application work, including work near energized power lines, and supports routine and emergency operations. The position requires extensive travel and may involve call-outs, extended hours, weekends, and holidays during emergencies or storm work.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience on tree-trimming or clearing crews, or successful completion of applicable skills assessments.
Excellent leadership skills; ability to handle stressful situations and multitask.
Knowledge of trees, identification, growth habits, and arboricultural techniques for trimming, pruning, repair, maintenance, and removal near energized conductors.
Strong customer-service and communication skills, including the ability to build rapport, listen, ask questions, and communicate professionally 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 appropriately near energized parts, and distinguish exposed live parts from other equipment parts.
Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions accurately, and 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 weekends, holidays, 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 and work independently or as part of a group.
Valid First Aid and CPR cards, or ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including bending, reaching, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, carrying, grasping, repetitive motions, visual tasks, and repeatedly entering and exiting vehicles and equipment.

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.
Herbicide application certification or equivalent, as required by Wright Tree Service and applicable law.
Staying informed about new equipment, specifications, standards, practices, and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Coach crew members on company policies, procedures, safe work practices, approved methods, customer requirements, and OSHA regulations; assist with safety training and pre-job briefings.
Assign crew work, designate tasks, prioritize work, and assist the General Foreperson with assigning daily work orders.
Use herbicide equipment to treat stumps and brush and maintain application records.
Obtain property-owner permission for tree work and herbicide applications; coordinate site access and explain work and potential interruptions to customers or property owners.
Trim, prune, remove, or fell trees using climbing equipment and ground-based tools, including work near energized conductors.
Inspect work areas before starting to identify potential hazards and determine appropriate steps to address hazards during emergency response.
Load vehicles and equipment with manageable limbs and logs that are not suitable for chipping.
Repair minor property damage caused at job sites and escalate issues to the General Foreperson promptly when needed.
Promote 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 information.
Obtain and interpret work maps and circuit drawings, including symbols for power-line types, voltages, and line equipment.
Set up signs, barriers, flags, and other traffic-control devices; relay hand signals and direct traffic to protect workers and the public, coordinating with property owners, customers, and emergency personnel as necessary.
Stage and clean up tools and equipment and keep the work area neat and orderly.
Inspect vehicles and equipment, perform routine maintenance, and report specialized maintenance needs to the General Foreperson.
During emergencies or natural disasters, remain on duty and travel outside the regular work location when required; help coordinate the crew response and perform tree work to eliminate hazards.
Support and participate in Wright’s safety and employee-ownership culture, follow applicable laws and company policies, and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment, including vehicles towing a chipper or other unit when required.