Tree Service Crew Lead/Foreman

SavATree • Steamboat Springs, CO

73d • $35

About The Position

The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping to maintain and preserve the overall health of our clients' landscapes. In this role, team members have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in their community. The Tree Care Team applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client's landscape. The Tree Service Crew Lead/Foreman is an additional level of specialty for select individuals who have demonstrated leadership qualities and received approval from local branch management to provide direction in a work crew setting. Specific knowledge includes: TCIA Crew Leader Training Program, Crew Safety, Personal Safety, Hazard of Inexperience, and ability to check off levels equal and below.

Requirements

• 2 - 5 years of tree care/tree climbing experience.
• Leadership experience in directing and guiding a tree care team on daily routines and activities.
• Experience with proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and have a working knowledge of each species' characteristics.
• Ability to climb without spurs.
• Experience with tree care safety standards.
• Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation.
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck).
• Communicate advanced understanding of all safety policies and procedures, including hazard tree identification.
• Utilize specialized equipment properly for climbing (ropes, saddle, ladders) along with all associated tools.
• Apply knowledge of branch collars, and proper pruning cuts with total competence on chainsaw operations.
• Employ ANSI A300 Pruning Standards and Terminology and ANSI Z Safety.
• Valid U.S. driver's license to operate company vehicles, CDL A&B a plus or willingness to obtain.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Work together on a General Tree Care crew to provide high quality tree care to clients.
• Involved in all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing and other concepts related to tree care.
• Safely operate all equipment and perform assigned job tasks while providing excellent service to clients.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health and dental.
• Paid time off.
• 401(K) Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Plan.
• Equipment Account.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Support for continuing education in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees