Crew Lead - Tree Climber
$68,640–$68,640 year
On-siteMequon, Wisconsin, United States
Mequon, Wisconsin, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$68,640–$68,640 yearSenior LevelLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLarge
Job Summary
Coordinate daily General Tree Care crew operations, overseeing pruning, removals, cable bracing, and equipment use for client landscapes. Lead team members in executing ANSI A300 pruning standards and safety protocols while managing aerial lifts, ropes, and ladders for trees up to 50 feet. Direct crew on hazard identification, species-specific climbing techniques, and emergency procedures including aerial rescue. Requires TCIA Crew Leader Training certification, valid driver's license, and ability to check off skill levels. Authorized to work in the U.S. with competitive hourly pay plus sign-on bonus.
Required Qualifications
- Experience with proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals
- Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and have a working knowledge of each species' characteristics
- Ability to climb without spurs
- Experience with tree care safety standards
- Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation
- Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck)
- Demonstrate additional competencies in all areas of knowledge for designated skill level
- Communicate advanced understanding of all safety policies and procedures, including hazard tree identification
- Utilize specialized equipment properly for climbing (ropes, saddle, ladders) along with all associated tools
- Apply knowledge of branch collars and proper pruning cuts with total competence on chainsaw operations in small to medium difficulty (40-50') trees
- Employ ANSI A300 Pruning Standards and Terminology and ANSI Z safety
- Demonstrate knowledge of different tree species and different techniques necessary for climbing each tree including Oaks, Maples, Dogwoods, Apples (Crab vs. Regular), Hemlocks, Pines and Spruce
- Complete work exhibiting ability to raise a ladder, throw a rope, and safe techniques to climb into a tree
- Set up safely with proper placement of lowering lines in a strong enough crotch, know when to attach a tag line, and engage proper lowering techniques
- Know when to double crotch and use other appropriate techniques when working in trees
- Able to drop trees, know when to use ropes for take down and identify potential need to use spikes
- Perform aerial rescue if needed
- Valid U.S. driver's license to operate company vehicles
- Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.
- The desire to work outdoors
Desired Qualifications
- CDL a plus
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