Crew Leader

Wright Tree Service

. Provide support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeBurlington • Iowa • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in tree trimming, clearing, and safety compliance, with a strong focus on leadership, hazard identification, and effective communication. Proficient in operating herbicide equipment and maintaining production records while ensuring adherence to OSHA and ANSI standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tree Trimming ExperienceHerbicide Application CertificationOSHA Compliance KnowledgeLeadership SkillsAbility to Read Circuit Maps

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Tree IdentificationArboricultural TechniquesElectrical Circuit KnowledgeHazard RecognitionClimbing Equipment OperationVehicle OperationProduction Record MaintenanceEmergency Response CoordinationTool and Equipment ServicingPhysical Demands Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMultitaskingProfessional CommunicationStress ManagementTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Herbicide EquipmentClimbing EquipmentTraffic Control DevicesPersonal Protective EquipmentUtility Maps

Certifications & Qualifications

First-Aid CertificationCPR CertificationCommercial Driver's LicenseDOT Medical CardHerbicide Application Certification

Industry Keywords

ANSI Z133.1ANSI A300OSHA StandardsElectric Power GenerationTree and Bucket Rescue

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals
Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, approved work methods, OSHA regulations, and customer requirements
Allocate and prioritize work on the job site as directed by the General Foreperson
Conduct safety training, pre-job briefings, crew assignments, and employee coaching
Use herbicide equipment to treat stumps and brush and maintain application records
Obtain property-owner permission for tree trimming, removal, and herbicide application
Trim, remove, and fell trees using climbing equipment and ground tools near energized power lines
Conduct pre-inspections of work areas and identify hazards
Load vehicles and equipment with manageable limbs and logs
Repair minor property damage and escalate issues to the General Foreperson
Maintain customer and public relations through effective work and appropriate crew conduct
Maintain production records including timesheets, work orders, work units, manhours, crew assignments, and cost controls
Interpret utility maps, drawings, symbols, power-line types, voltages, and line equipment
Set up warning signs, barriers, flags, hand signals, traffic control devices, and direct traffic
Stage and clean up tools and equipment and maintain an orderly work area
Inspect vehicles and equipment and perform routine maintenance
Coordinate crew response during emergencies and natural disasters, including travel outside the regular work location
Determine steps to eliminate hazards and trim or remove trees during emergency response
Drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with applicable laws and company policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of 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, as required
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 tree identification, growth habits, arboricultural techniques, and tree work near energized conductors
Knowledge of ANSI Z133.1 and ANSI A300 standards
Knowledge of electrical circuits and ability to read and understand circuit maps
Knowledge of OSHA electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269
Ability to determine nominal voltage, use insulated tools near energized parts, and distinguish exposed live parts
Ability to follow instructions accurately and communicate professionally in English
Ability to recognize poisonous plants and use required personal protective equipment
Ability to work long hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, storm work, and 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
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Ability to travel extensively, greater than 50%
Ability to meet physical demands including climbing, lifting, carrying, standing, walking, and repetitive motions
Ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds infrequently and 30 pounds frequently
Ability to enter and exit vehicles and equipment numerous times per day
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in rugged terrain and exposure to weather, noise, vibration, electrical current, heights, chemicals, and other hazards

Benefits

Comp & perks

At-will employment
Drug- and alcohol-free workplace
Equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination protections
Reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees
Employee ownership culture
Safety-focused workplace