Crew Leader | Mokena, IL

Crew Leader – Mokena, IL

Starting pay rate: $30 per hour

• Directs crew members and equipment, plans, and executes assigned work or tasks.
• Location:
  
  Mokena, IL (On Site)
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Travel Expectations:
  Up to 25%

• Climb trees using Davey climbing systems.
• Lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for clients.
• Apply the H.O.P.E process:
  Jobsite hazards, obstacles, plan, equipment.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
• Install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Remove hazardous trees.
• Mentor crew members through the Davey Career Development Program.
• Maintain and operate all tools and equipment, including chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.

• Love of the outdoors.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Preferred:
  Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates.
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®.
• CDL B or greater is a plus (not required).

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee‑owned company & discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Locations throughout the U.S. in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers.
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research‑driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one.

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If requested by employee or as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

For assistance, call 1‑877‑411‑7601 or email