Foreman - Crew Leader Arborist

$27 - $33/Yr

Lewis Tree Service - Stamford, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Stamford, CT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. We're the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and always growing. We're in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees. As a Crew Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing daily production requirements of assigned crews, ensuring safety and compliance with company policies, and providing guidance to Crew Leaders to achieve operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for daily production requirements of assigned crews.
• Provides General Foreman or other designee with accurate payroll and revenue information of assigned crews.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the positive enforcement of the company's and customer's policies, procedures, and daily work requirements.
• Observes, supports, and provides guidance to Crew Leaders in achieving maximum results in operational priorities.
• Oversees all OSHA and ANSI Standards as well as all company safety and personnel policies.
• Assists the General Foreman with equipment repairs and the scheduling of Preventive Maintenance.
• Assists the General Foreman in the bidding of work.
• Obtains necessary permissions for crews to begin work.
• Contacts local officials or departments to ensure smooth flow of work.
• Promptly and professionally handles any customer or homeowner complaints.
• Communicates daily with General Foreman on crew activity, equipment problems, and safety or any other pertinent issues.
• Conducts self in manner consistent with the Mission and Values of the Company.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years' experience as a Crew Leader, or equivalent to.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with general public, customers, fellow employees, supervisors and corporate personnel.
• Must have met all qualifications of a Crew Leader.
• Must be well groomed and professionally dressed.
• Must be willing to travel which may include overnight stays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Herbicide Applicators or Operators Certification license, ISA certification and/or other certifications as required by the job.
• Understand that hours of service will typically exceed that of a Crew Leader.
• Must be computer literate and ability to read maps.
• Must be physically able to walk utility lines, both on and off the road.
• Have a valid driver's license, CDL and/or medical certificate required for the vehicle being operated.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ($27.74 -$33.28 hourly)
• Specialized paid training & certifications
• Career advancement opportunities
• Local 42 Benefits
• Employee assistance program