Crew Leader
- Dalton, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We are empowered to share our talents. We care deeply. We conquer challenges. We respect our differences. We trust each other. We keep each other safe. Together, we do great things.
- We offer for Union positions:
- Competitive pay ($28.50 -$34.50 hourly)
- Specialized paid training & certifications
- Career advancement opportunities
- Local 42 Benefits
- Employee assistance program
- That everyone on the team matters
- That we don’t constrain workers in order to create safety, we ask workers what they need to do work safely, reliably, and productively.
- That workers aren’t the problem; workers are the problem solvers.
- That through diversity we build strength
- That being an employee-owned company (ESOP), it provides future financial stability for our employees
- That when you join the Lewis Tree Team, your potential is unlimited
- You love the outdoors: you enjoy varying environments/weather, not afraid to get dirty, adventurous
- You are open to new ideas: willing to listen and observe, humble
- You are self-motivated: driven, strong work ethic, willing to “do what it takes”
- You are adaptable: can think on your feet, nimble, flexible
- You are collaborative: strong people skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback, willing to speak-up
- Responsibility for daily production requirements of assigned crews.
- Provides General Foreman or other designee with accurate payroll and revenue information of assigned crews.
- Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the positive enforcement of the company's and customer's policies, procedures, and daily work requirements.
- Observes, supports, and provides guidance to Crew Leaders in achieving maximum results in operational priorities.
- Oversees all OSHA and ANSI Standards as well as all company safety and personnel policies.
- Assists the General Foreman with equipment repairs and the scheduling of Preventive Maintenance.
- Assists the General Foreman in the bidding of work.
- Obtains necessary permissions for crews to begin work.
- Contacts local officials or departments to ensure smooth flow of work.
- Promptly and professionally handles any customer or homeowner complaints.
- Communicates daily with General Foreman on crew activity, equipment problems, and safety or any other pertinent issues. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Conducts self in manner consistent with the Mission and Values of the Company.
- A minimum of two years’ experience as a Crew Leader, or equivalent to.
- Must demonstrate ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with general public, customers, fellow employees, supervisors and corporate personnel.
- Must have met all qualifications of a Crew Leader.
- Must be well groomed and professionally dressed.
- Must be willing to travel which may include overnight stays.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Herbicide Applicators or Operators Certification license, ISA certification and/ or other certifications as required by the job.
- Understand that hours of service will typically exceed that of a Crew Leader.
- Must be computer literate and ability to read maps.
- Must by physically able to walk utility lines, both on and off the road.
- Have a valid driver’s license, CDL and/or medical certificate required for the vehicle being operated.
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests