Field Operations & Equipment Supervisor

Alpine Tree Service•Morristown, NJ

4d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Alpine Tree is seeking a dependable, hands-on Field Operations & Equipment Supervisor to coordinate daily field operations and serve as the primary liaison between the COO, field leads, and field crews. This is not a desk-only supervisory position. The right person will be highly organized, task-oriented, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working to assist crews when needed. This individual will help ensure every team starts the day with a clear plan, the correct equipment, and the information needed to complete each job safely and efficiently. They will also act as a Point of Contact for Customers on job sites and if follow-up is required.

Requirements

Previous experience supervising or coordinating field crews, preferably in tree care, landscaping, construction, property maintenance, or a related industry.
Strong organizational, routing, scheduling, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to supervise multiple crews and changing priorities throughout the day.
Hands-on experience and knowledge of basic landscaping, property repairs, or general maintenance.
Knowledge on how to safely operate a chainsaw and/or blower.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with field employees, leadership, office staff, and customers.
Comfortable using a smartphone, email, scheduling software, and basic reporting systems.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
Dependable, punctual, and able to report to work early when operations require it.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift, carry, bend, climb, and perform physical work as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Snow plowing experience.
Experience operating a stump grinder.
Experience working in the tree-care industry.
Knowledge of landscaping practices.
Experience routing crews or coordinating multiple jobs across different locations.
Experience performing minor fence, driveway, concrete, lawn, or landscape repairs.

Responsibilities

Assist COO with coordinating and organizing the daily schedule for field crews.
Review upcoming jobs and determine the appropriate crew, equipment, vehicles, tools, and materials needed before leaving the yard.
Review daily routes and make visits to job sites.
Communicate daily assignments and expectations to field leads and crew members.
Serve as the main liaison between the COO, field leads, field crews, and office staff.
Monitor job progress throughout the day and help resolve scheduling, equipment, customer, or site-related issues.
Respond to urgent field needs and make practical decisions to keep jobs moving.
Perform or coordinate minor property repairs resulting from fieldwork, including fence repairs, driveway and minor concrete repairs, basic landscaping, grass seed and lawn restoration, planting and property cleanup.
Safely operate basic tree and landscaping equipment, including chainsaws and blowers.
Inspect equipment and vehicles and report maintenance or repair needs.
Help coordinate equipment repairs and minimize downtime.
Act as an active accountability officer, ensuring crews follow company safety procedures, job specifications, property-protection standards, and operational standards and expectations at all times.
Complete daily reporting for the COO and office staff, including job status, delays, equipment issues, property damage, crew concerns, and follow-up needs.
Maintain accurate documentation and communicate important information promptly.
Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and professionalism.