Crew Leader, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

• Provide support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals
• Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, approved work methods, and OSHA regulations
• Allocate and prioritize job-site tasks under the direction of the General Foreperson
• Conduct safety training, pre-job briefings, crew assignments, and coaching
• Use herbicide equipment to treat stumps and brush and maintain application records
• Obtain property-owner permission for tree trimming, removal, and herbicide application
• Communicate with customers and property owners about access, interruptions, and required work
• Trim, remove, and fell trees using climbing equipment and ground tools near energized power lines
• Conduct pre-inspections to identify work-area hazards
• Load manageable limbs and logs onto vehicles and equipment
• Repair minor property damage and escalate issues to the General Foreperson
• Maintain customer and public relations through effective work and employee conduct
• Maintain production records and reports, including timesheets, work orders, units, manhours, crew assignments, and costs
• Interpret utility maps, drawings, and power-line symbols; assist with assigning daily work orders
• Set up traffic-control devices, direct traffic, and protect employees and the public
• Stage and clean up tools and equipment and maintain an orderly work area
• Inspect vehicles and equipment and perform routine maintenance
• Coordinate crew response and hazard mitigation during emergencies and natural disasters, including travel outside the regular work location
• Drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with applicable laws and company policies

• Minimum of 3 years’ 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, identification, growth habits, and arboricultural techniques near energized conductors
• Knowledge of ANSI Z133.1 and ANSI A300 standards
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and ability to read circuit maps
• Knowledge of OSHA electric power standards, including 29 CFR
• Ability to determine nominal voltage, use insulated tools near energized parts, and distinguish exposed live parts
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions
• Ability to recognize poisonous plants and use required PPE
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, holidays, weekends, and storm work; subject to call-out work
• Knowledge and training in tree and bucket rescue
• Ability to operate and service required tools and equipment
• Ability to work independently and in a group
• English required for reading, writing, and speaking
• Extensive travel required, greater than 50%
• Ability to meet substantial physical, outdoor, hazardous-environment, lifting, climbing, and visual-acuity requirements

Demonstrates expertise in tree trimming, clearing, and safety compliance, with a strong focus on leadership, effective communication, and hazard mitigation. Proficient in herbicide application and knowledgeable in relevant industry standards and regulations.

• Tree Trimming Experience
• Herbicide Application Certification
• Knowledge of ANSI Z133.1 and ANSI A300 Standards
• First…