Tree Operations Division Leader
Lead the Tree Operations Division of Bluestone Tree
Overall Job Description, Included but Not Limited To
- Reflect Bluestone Tree Values (Safety, Professionalism, Can-do Attitude)
- Hold a seat on the Leadership Team and participate in EOS management of the company, tree operations and its staff
- Lead, Manage and hold Supervisors Accountable (LMA) from the field with interactive supervision
- Perform Quality Control checks at job worksite
- Direct the activities of tree operations and supervisors
- Represent the interests of the owners, leadership team, and tree operations staff
- Create and execute the training regimen for supervisors/crew members (CDL, ISA, OISC, TCIA, etc.)
- Organize, implement, and hold crews accountable to safety standards and company policies (OSHA, ISA, TCIA)
- Manage equipment allocations and facilitate maintenance/repair processes
- Evaluate and provide needed material support for tree operations and its staff
- Coordinate and implement plans of action for tree operations and staff
- Implement and manage quality control processes for tree operations and staff
- Assist in promotions as needed
- Oversee Onboarding checklist and training of new employees signing off on their training
Responsibilities Detail
Leadership: Conduct GWC (Get it, Want it, Capacity to do it) assessment for supervisors. Act with the greater good in mind. Contribute to weekly, quarterly, and Annual L10 Meetings. Contribute to the completion of quarterly rocks. Set expectations/responsibilities for supervisors. Provide supervisors and their crews the tools, training, and time needed to execute their responsibilities.Delegate responsibilities to others. Continue personal growth by completing professional and personal development training to continue growth as and individual and a team member. Participate and actively assist in interviewing open positions.
Management: Define roles for the supervisors and crew members. Facilitate weekly L10 meetings. Facilitate connections to other divisions. Coach others to core values.Facilitate rock-setting for crews. Facilitate measurable gathering/scorecard use. Maintain constant communications among staff/divisions. Develop personal relationships with crew members. Conduct quarterly conversations with supervisors. Approve/Deny time off requests.
Accountability: Evaluate promotions and raises among crew staff. Praise positive behaviors. Assign and enforce deadlines. Correct negative behaviors. Documenting and debriefing critical incidents to create a value of safety within the company and adjust any needed policies. Document employee corrective actions/improvement plans and communicate with employee and HR.
Daily Operations: Ensure continuity of process among customer service, sales, and operations. Communicate critical info to crews, sales, maintenance and office staff. Assist in mobilization, field operations, and scheduling as needed. Facilitate the coordination of crews/resources throughout the day. Ensure quality control by trusting and empowering our supervisors/crews and by facilitating communication between our sales team and crews.
Additional Tasks as Requested
Bluestone continues to grow and there will be additional items not listed that will be requested to keep up with growing company demands. We ask for flexibility and will provide guidance when necessary
Work Environment
This position will require outside work year round. It will require working in rain, snow, and summer heat.
Weekend Work
Occasional, minimal
Emergency Work/Afterhours
As need arises
Desired skills
- Previous tree work experience
- Previous management experience
- Certified Arborist
- CDL
- Organization Skills
- CTSP (Certified Treecare Safety Specialist)
- Great communication skills
- Project Management skills
- Profit and Loss tracking
- Typing skills/Computer skills/experience with google docs
- Procurement experience
Benefits
- Salary and paid vacation time negotiable based on accountability and experience
- Paid Holidays including New Years, Christmas, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and the week between Christmas and New Years
- Retirement match up to 3%
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