What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Leader position at Pittman Tree & Landscaping?
Who we are:
Pittman is a Virginia based corporation established in 1993 that operates throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States and has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative vegetation management services for the utility and Department of Transportation industries. We believe in our Core Values, Integrity, Safety, and Agility to guide our daily business practices. We believe in a holistic approach to protecting our team, the environment, and communities. A safety first, safety always approach is how we operate and govern our team members. We carry this commitment with us as we strive to employ the best team members in our industry.
What we do:
Pittman is a full-service utility and DOT contractor, performing tree pruning, tree removal, right of way clearing, herbicide and vegetation management maintenance. We also provide storm related service throughout the Mid-Atlantic states.
At Pittman we offer:
- Career advancement
- Weekly pay
- Premium pay for industry certifications and licenses
- CDL class A-B, ISA, CTSP, OSHA 30
- Paid Time Off & Health/dental/vision benefits
- 401k 4% match
- Boot allowance program
- $100 reimbursement on qualifying boot purchases
- Continuous training
Crew Leader
This role is responsible for supervising and managing crews while performing tree care activities.
Job Duties Include:
- Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for crew.
- Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
- Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies and conducts safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Obtains written or oral permission from property owners to trim or remove trees or perform other work on property. Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access, advises of interruption, explains work to be done, etc.
- Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines.
- Operates and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers.
Position Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- At least 3 years of Tree Care experience.
- Work demands physical energy, twisting, some lifting ability, and hand-to-eye coordination.
- Valid Driver's license required.