Crew Leader Tree Care Service

Tri-State Tree Service is seeking an experienced Crew Leader with a passion for arboriculture to join our award-winning team.

We're looking for a dedicated professional to ensure operational efficiency while maintaining the highest client standards. In this hands-on leadership position, you'll conduct site inspections, provide expert guidance for pruning and tree removal operations, manage vehicle maintenance, and train personnel with an unwavering focus on safety.

• Supervise all tree care activities, ensuring crew members have required safety equipment and training

• Maintain highest safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies and ANSI/OSHA regulations

• Lead crew communications to achieve exceptional safety, quality, and customer satisfaction

• Train and mentor less experienced employees

• Perform all aspects of tree care according to specifications and ANSI standards

• Operate specialized equipment including chainsaws, chippers, tractors, and skid steers

• Conduct periodic maintenance and repairs on equipment

• Drive trucks with trailers, including mandatory daily safety inspections

• Execute tree care operations with attention to detail and adherence to industry best practices

• Ensure all work meets company standards for quality and customer satisfaction

• 3+ years verifiable tree care experience with emphasis on climbing/bucket truck operation

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record (no major violations)

• Proven experience managing crews of climbers and ground personnel

• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills

Proficiency in: rigging, pruning, felling techniques, climbing techniques, tree identification, safety protocols and PPE usage

• Crane operation experience

• Cabling, planting, and Plant Health Care (PHC) knowledge

• Ability to work in various weather conditions

• Capability to lift 30-40+ pounds regularly

• Comfortable with extensive standing and physical demands

Pre-Employment Requirements: This position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to: background verification, and motor vehicle record review. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of all required screenings. Candidates unable to meet these requirements should not apply.

For over 30 years, Tri-State Tree Service has been a beacon of excellence in the tree service industry, proudly serving Pensacola, FL. As a TCIA-accredited company, we're among the elite—less than 1% achieve this prestigious certification. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart through cutting-edge equipment and advanced techniques.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• 401(k) with company matching

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Dental and vision coverage

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

Full-time position: Day shift, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work as needed

Experience Required: Tree care - 3 years minimum

Ready to lead a team dedicated to excellence? Apply today!

*All offers of employment are conditional pending satisfactory completion of required pre-employment screenings in accordance with company policy and applicable law.