Crew Leader- Jones Road Tree Service

11620 Jones Road, Houston TX

Description

Jones Road Tree Service is a family owned and operated company providing quality tree care for over 25 years in Houston Texas. We take pride in the quality of service we provide to our customers and the positive work environment we create for our employees. Are you enthusiastic about trees and looking to join a great company with an emphasis on safety, drug free workplace, personal development, and state of the art equipment? We are looking for a motivated, career-oriented person dedicated to a higher standard of tree care Duties for the Crew Leader include the following: • Lead the crew in a clear, direct, and positive manner. • Communicate well with management, clients, and crew members so that jobs are completed on time and completely. • Call customers when unable to make it to the job. • Communicate with the Production Manager if running ahead or behind on schedule. • Communicate with Project Supervisors for clarity on jobs. • Orchestrate job set up and take down including delegating job responsibilities and overseeing equipment set up. • Go over work order with Supervisor and be able to complete in a safe and efficient manner. • First of day, collect work orders and review with Operations Manager. • Communicate any specialty equipment needs to Assistant Leader & crew. • Oversight of all crew members, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the job site. • Enforce PPE, shared responsibility with Assistant Leader. Leadership Skills and Qualifications: • ISA Certified Tree Worker or in progress, and be Certified in safety, first aid and CPR. • Strong climbing abilities - proficiency in basic techniques, familiarity with progressive techniques, and interest in ongoing developments. • Experience in proper tree pruning according to Ansi A300 Tree Pruning Standards • Experience in removing challenging trees using technical rigging techniques, cranes and aerial lifts, with minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry. • Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. • Texas Driver’s license with Class A or B driver’s license or the ability to obtain one in a timely manner. • Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, crew members and management. • Reliable, accountable, honest, have a good attitude, and trustworthy. • Team player – able to work well with others and do what it takes to accomplish daily goals together. • Strong organization, logistical, ship, and communication skills. • The ability to keep a cool head during stressful situations. • Willing to work 40-50 hours per week in adverse weather conditions. Benefits: • Benefits 2 weeks’ Vacation +Holidays Pay • Education Allowances • Gear allowances • Production Bonuses • ** Position has the ability to grow into the operations mangers position for the motivated Individual*