Crew Leader

Provide support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, approved work methods, customer requirements, and OSHA regulations Allocate and prioritize work assignments as directed by the General Foreperson Assist with safety training and pre-job briefings Apply herbicides to stumps and brush and maintain application records Obtain property-owner permission for tree trimming, removal, and herbicide application Trim, remove, and fell trees using climbing equipment and ground tools near energized power lines Conduct pre-inspections of work areas and identify hazards Load vehicles and equipment with manageable limbs and logs Repair minor property damage and elevate issues to the General Foreperson Maintain customer and public relations through effective work and appropriate crew behavior Maintain production records, timesheets, work orders, crew assignments, manhours, and cost controls Interpret utility maps, drawings, and power-line symbols and assist with daily work-order assignments Set up warning signs, barriers, flags, hand signals, traffic control devices, and direct traffic Stage and clean up tools and equipment and maintain an orderly work area Inspect and perform routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and tools Coordinate crew response during emergencies and natural disasters, including travel outside the regular work location Drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment, including vehicles towing chippers or other trailing units Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with applicable laws and company policies Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews, or successful completion of applicable skills assessments High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s or commercial driver’s license and DOT medical card, dependent upon division and utility/contract requirements Herbicide application certification or equivalent as required by Wright Tree Service and applicable law Excellent leadership skills and ability to handle stressful situations and multitask Knowledge of trees, tree identification, growth habits, and arboricultural techniques Knowledge of ANSI Z133.1 and ANSI A300 standards 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 near energized parts, and distinguish exposed live parts Ability to recognize poisonous plants and use required safeguards Ability to wear required personal protective equipment Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies and be subject to call-out work Knowledge and training to perform tree and bucket rescue Ability to operate and service required tools and equipment Ability to work independently and in a group Ability to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions Required English proficiency: reading, writing, and speaking Extensive travel requirement: greater than 50% Ability to meet physical requirements, including climbing, lifting, carrying, and exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally Ability to work indoors and outdoors in rugged terrain and around electrical, mechanical, chemical, environmental, and height-related hazards Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in tree trimming, herbicide application, and safety compliance, with a strong focus on leadership and effective crew management. Proficient in interpreting utility maps and ensuring adherence to OSHA and ANSI standards. Highest-signal resume keywords Tree Trimming Experience Herbicide Application Certification OSHA Compliance Knowledge Leadership Skills Ability to Read Circuit Maps ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Tree Identification Arboricultural Techniques Electrical Circuit Knowledge Hazard Recognition Tool Operation and Maintenance Physical Labor Capability Emergency Response Coordination Production Record Maintenance Traffic Control Setup Climbing Equipment Operation Soft Skills Multitasking Ability Effective Communication Customer Relations Management Stress Management Team Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications First-Aid Certification CPR Certification Herbicide Application Certification Commercial Driver's License DOT Medical Card Industry Keywords ANSI Z133.1 ANSI A300 OSHA Standards Electric Power Generation Tree and Bucket Rescue Tools & Technologies Climbing Equipment Ground Tools Vehicles Towing Chippers Personal Protective Equipment Traffic Control Devices #J-18808-Ljbffr