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

Location: Louisville, KY, United States Date Posted: Jun 16, 2026 Req number: JR14871 Job Type: Regular Full Time Pay Range:

STARTING PAY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $35 TO $40 PER HOUR. GETTING BEYOND THE $35 PER HOUR IS DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

Description

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Tree Care Crew Leader/Climber-Bucket Truck Driver

STARTING PAY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $35 TO $40 PER HOUR. GETTING BEYOND THE $35 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.

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