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Tree Care Crew Leader/Climber-Bucket Truck Driver - Driver's License required (Louisville)

BrightView

Louisville, KY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$32 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aerial Work Platform, CDL Driver's License, CPR Certification, Class B License, Communication Skills, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, First Aid, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Landscaping, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Multilingual, Multitasking, Operations, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Spanish Language, Truck Driver, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Description


The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.


Tree Care Crew Leader/Climber-Bucket Truck Driver


_STARTING PAY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $28 TO $32 PER HOUR. GETTING BEYOND THE $24 PER HOUR IS DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD._


Job Summary


+ The Crew Leader Tree Care oversees daily tree care operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service. This role provides hands-on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals, while guiding crew members, maintaining equipment, and upholding company safety standards.


Duties and Responsibilities:


+ Supervise the tree care service activities of the crew

+ Ensure crew members have the required safety materials, training, and are operating safely at all times

+ Ensure that the work areas beneath and around the trees are clear and properly marked to protect the public from falling debris

+ Inspect and maintain climbing gear and tree care equipment to ensure all equipment and tools are safe and in proper working condition

+ Review and manage crew schedules

+ Complete daily pre-trip inspection reports before dispatch for all Class B equipment

+ Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees

+ Safely operate tree & landscaping tools, as well as heavy equipment, as needed

+ Utilize proper pruning techniques; assist with trimming trees, clearing, and chipping tree debris, ensuring proper disposal


Education and Experience:


+ 3 years’ experience in tree care services

+ Familiarity with the techniques and equipment used in landscaping

+ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class B

+ Experience managing a crew consisting of climbers and grounds men or related services

+ Supervisory experience

+ Ability to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid, and CPR

+ Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong work ethic

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills

+ Bilingual (Spanish)


Physical Demands/Requirements:


+ Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)

+ Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)

+ Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day


Work Environment:


+ Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic

+ Work near or about natural bodies of water

+ Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit

+ Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time

+ Requires protective clothing and personal devices: Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, earplugs, long-sleeved shirts, and work boots.


_BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer._


_This job description is subject to change at any time._


_BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process_ _._


_It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView._

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