Tree Care Crew Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Calling all Tree Care Crew Leaders !

Our clients love us because we love ensuring they have safe, healthy, and beautiful home environments. Want to work in a culture focused on safety and true professionalism? Lead the way with us-we are now hiring!

Joshua Tree Experts , Cranberry Twp.'s premier tree care, lawn care, and pest control professionals, is actively searching for an experienced Tree Care Crew Leader to head up our local production team.

The Role : As a Crew Leader with Joshua Tree Experts, you will direct and work alongside a tight-knit, 2 to 4-person crew. You will oversee and execute complex tree removals, precision pruning, and general tree preservation techniques. You are the captain of the operation-responsible for ensuring safe job site execution, mentoring your team, managing equipment logistics, and serving as the primary point of contact for clients on the property.

What a Crew Leader Does (Responsibilities):

• Lead and execute safe tree care operations from start to finish, ensuring strict adherence to ANSI standards.
• Direct daily workflows and delegate tasks to Climbers and Ground Operations Specialists safely and efficiently.
• Train, mentor, and motivate your crew to maintain high performance, technical skill development, and morale.
• Safely operate aerial lifts, drive company vehicles, and oversee the daily maintenance of all assigned trucks, chippers, gear, and climbing equipment.
• Act as the face of the company on-site: provide excellent customer service, represent the JTE brand, and ensure your crew maintains a professional image.
• Champion our safety-first culture every single day, conducting regular safety briefings and hazard assessments.
• Be available to work a reliable, full-time schedule of at least 40 hours per week.

What a Crew Leader Must Have (Requirements):

• At least 3-5 years of proven tree care experience, including extensive climbing and rigging expertise.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience running a tree crew.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• High School Diploma or GED.

The BEST Candidate Will Also Have (Bonus Points):

• ISA Certified Arborist designation or CTSP (Certified Treecare Safety Professional).
• A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• A Forestry or Horticulture Degree.

What Joshua Tree Experts Can Do for YOU:

• A Culture of Safety: We never compromise on a safety-first environment.
• Stability: Full-time, YEAR-ROUND employment (no seasonal layoffs!).
• Great Benefits: Paid vacation, holidays, PTO days, and health benefits.
• Growth: Paid training and education to obtain industry certifications and licensing.
• Work/Life Balance: A company that actually respects your time off.
• Upward Mobility: Clear career advancement opportunities within a growing brand!

Come and join Joshua Tree, a BETTER team of tree care professionals. Apply now!