Arbor Crew Leader
Job in
Encinitas, San Diego County, California, 92023, USA
Listing for:
Monarch Landscape Companies
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Landscaping, Arborist/ Tree Surgeon
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!
This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly.
Summary: Responsible for the direction of crew activities on job site, according to pre-established schedules, standards and procedures to provide a high quality of service, as directed by Arbor Foreman and Arbor District Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Understand and implement job specifications for each siteAssign daily tasks to crew members and ensure complianceLead daily stretch and flex practicesConduct and submit daily job site safety briefingSafely climb trees using hooks and belts, or demonstrate practical knowledge of climbing techniques, or climb ladder to access work areaComplete daily paperwork timely and accuratelyUpdate project progress through Arbor Note Works program twice dailyReport equipment in need of repair or maintenance to shop mechanicSupervise safe loading and unloading of equipmentDiscuss job site observations with Arbor ForemanTrim and reshape trees to achieve attractive shapes or remove low hanging branchesCable, brace, tie, bolt, stake, and guy trees and branches to provide supportCut away dead and excess branches from trees using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck boom, and/or chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippersLower branches with ropes or block and tackleTransplant and remove trees and shrubs, and prepare trees for movingSafe operation of shredding and chipping equipment, including the feeding of brush and limbs into machinesSafe operation of arbor vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to: boom trucks, loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, tractors, sprayers, power saws, chainsaws, pole pruners, backpack blowers, and hand toolsInspect trees to determine if they have disease or pest problemsClean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipmentShows up to work each day on time; completes all tasks within time expectations; adheres to company dress code policy; wears clean clothes to work each day; follows inclement weather policy and sick leave reporting procedures.Supervisory Responsibilities
This position supervises an Arbor crew of two to six peopleSecondary Duties and Responsibilities
Clear branches around power lines and broken wiresEducate public on work being performedOther duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
At least two years of professional tree work experience (subject to review)Language Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with crew members and Arbor ForemanAbility to verbally understand and communicate in English is strongly preferredBi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not requiredMathematical Skills
NoneReasoning Ability
Apply common sense understanding to carry out tasksDeal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variablesCertificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Valid driver license issued by state where employed is strongly preferredCurrent CPR & First Aid certification or ability to obtain within first 3 monthsCurrent aerial rescue certification or ability to obtain within first 3 monthsValid ISA Certified Tree Worker Certification, or ability to obtain within first 6 monthsTCIA Crew Leader certificate or ability to obtain within the first 6 monthsTCIA Chipper Operator Specialist certificate or ability to obtain within first 6 monthsTCIA Crane Operations Specialist certificate or ability to obtain within first 6 monthsTCIA Chainsaw Operation Specialist certificate or ability to obtain within first 6 monthsTCIA Safety Specialist certificate or ability to obtain within first 6 monthsOther knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Basic tree care principles, pruning techniques, tree disease Tree climbing (above 15 feet), cabling, and safety proceduresSafe work practices; proper PPE; hazard recognition;
Dig Alert procedures and tree removal techniques; basic knots and rope operation for rigging; emergency tree rescue proceduresExcellent internal and external customer service skills, ensuring client needs are met in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion by demonstrating courtesy, efficiency, and professionalismPhysical Demands
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Frequently climbs trees above 15 feet, and performs work on branches or truck platformsConstantly required to talk, hear,…
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