The Position: Crew Leader

Type: Full-time  

Reports To: General Foreperson 

About Us: 

We’re looking for driven individuals who are eager to grow, learn, and build a long-term career with us. If you thrive on challenges, are motivated to advance, and are ready to step outside your comfort zone, you’ll fit right in. 

Why Wright Tree Service: 

We’re employee-owned, focused on mentorship, and committed to safety, career growth, and respect. You won’t be a number here. You’ll be a leader in the making. 

Extra Reasons to Join Us: 

• Pay: $45.00 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and commitment to on-going development.  

• Mentorship and Training: Leading the industry with a robust AUA program. 

• Growth: Wright believes in education and training; we pride ourselves on developing our workers to their full potential 

• Work Shifts: Full-time hours, on a schedule that are set by your supervisor. 

• Travel: Travel required to a marshaling point.  

• Live Out Allowance: Choose between a living allowance of $70 per day with lodging provided, OR $150 per day in lieu of providing board and lodging.  

• Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental benefits. 

• PPE: 100% PPE provided with annual work boot allowance. 

• Climbing Gear: industry leading gear 100% provided. 

• Employee Ownership: We are 100% employee owned. Units are bought on your behalf, based on the company’s safety and financial performance, at no cost to you. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the General Foreperson with duties as assigned.   

• Supervise line clearance crews and is responsible for the proper administration, communication, and enforcement of supervisory and economic work practices. 

• Receive and interpret tree trimming and removal, initiated by your supervisor or the Utility, involving an understanding of drawings and symbols representing types of line, voltages, and line equipment. 

• Assign work to individual crew members and supervise crew in carrying out work according to good tree clearance practices. Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements. 

• Trim, prune, and remove trees or branches that pose a risk to utility infrastructure. 

• Use industry-standard techniques to safely remove trees without causing damage. 

• Operate equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, and cranes. 

• Maintain accurate records of vegetation management activities. 

• Document completed work for utility or regulatory compliance. 

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and protect nearby habitats. 

• Perform other duties as required. 

Experience and Knowledge Expectations: 

• Certified Utility Arborist (CUA).  

• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license, with air endorsement or willingness to obtain. 

• Applicants must pass pre-employment drug screening. 

• Current First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain. 

• Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather and environmental conditions. 

Questions? 

Reach out to [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you. 

Join Our Team:  

Wright Tree Service provides vegetation management, storm response, and utility support services across North America. At the heart of our work are the values of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship. We’re proud of the team and culture we’ve built—and we’re looking for others who live these values to join us.