Tree Crew Foreman Jobs

Integrity Tree Services, now an Employee-Owned company, is a team of experienced tree care professionals performing a full spectrum of vegetation management services for utilities that are investor, public, and member-owned. We are an essential service, dedicated and at-the-ready. Are you interested in finding a great career as a Tree Trimmer where you can engage in meaningful and challenging work ? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Integrity Tree Services is a firmly-established employer offering year-round work. Our team is looking for individuals who appreciate adventure, enjoy working outdoors, and are ready to put in a good day’s work – and we’re ready to invest in you too, with competitive, weekly, pay, a matchless culture, a wide range of benefits, and a strong safety record.
Employee ownership enhances our culture and keeps everyone pulling together in the same direction, focused on the success of our company which will result in value for all team members.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU:

• Great career advancement opportunities;
• Employee-Owned (ESOP);
• Profit sharing bonuses;
• Paid holidays and vacation;
• Company vehicles (dependent on position)
• Parental leave;
• Travel pay including per diem, mileage, and we book and pay for hotels;
• Very competitive, weekly pay;
• Your choice of 3 different health insurance plans that best fits your needs;
• Retirement savings matching up to 4%;
• 100% employer-paid premiums for life and disability insurances;

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Readily accept accountability for crew availability, as well as assist in on-the-job training for less experienced climbers and bucket operators.
• Assignments are received verbally or in the form of work orders and carry relatively detailed instructions regarding the work to be performed. The work is inspected in progress and is subject to final review by a supervisor or utility forester for conformance with instructions.
• Possess and utilize sufficient communication skills to ensure that crew members have proper understanding of work directives and the ability to effectively communicate with our customers/property owners about work practices to obtain their concurrence with the necessary work.
• As a Foreman, you will help lead a crew of 2-3 tree workers on a daily basis. Work involves responsibility for supervising, assigning and participating in a variety of tasks, often hazardous, including pruning, caring for, felling, and removing rural, urban, residential and municipal trees.
• A team member in this class is responsible for all record keeping necessary for the evaluation of subordinate team members and proper administrative reporting of crew activities.
• Supervision is exercised over subordinate arborists and lower level team members engaged in tree clearing & maintenance work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Have a thorough knowledge of proper pruning techniques (natural and directional pruning).
• Must have 2 or more years of professional experience managing documentation, processes, and people within tree service industry.
• Have a broad knowledge of all climbing skills and all other technical aspects (mechanical and manual) of electrical line clearance operations.
• A Foreman will obtain or possess considerable knowledge of tree care and the methods, techniques and specialized equipment used in the pruning, and removal of trees.
• Must be able to lift, move, and maneuver up to 30-50 pounds on a frequent basis and heavy weights up to 100 pounds on an infrequent basis.
• Must have the endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight to twelve-hour day.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screens including urinalysis, motor vehicle record, DOT physical & lift test, and criminal background.
• Operation of specialized tree care equipment; and some experience supervising a work crew; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record (approved by our insurance company) and reliable transportation to report to varying work sites.
• Must be able to work at various heights and on uneven and slippery surfaces performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.

Pay: $18.00 - $29.10 per hour