Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for a Vegetation Management Supervisor to join our Management Team in South Carolina . Strong supervisory background is required.
The ideal candidate with have a minimum of 3 years industry experience or prior supervisory experience in a comparable role, and be comfortable with all aspects of supervision and management including:
- Employee supervision
- Safety & performance management
- Staffing (to include recruiting, interviewing, orienting, and training new hires)
- Developing growth opportunities and monitoring job success
- Coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees to accomplish team goals
- Implementing and enforcing policies and procedures
- Complete operations by scheduling work, assigning crews, and monitoring work progress
- Implementing productivity standards to meet operational goals
- Resolving operational issues and implementing new procedures
- Providing quality service by enforcing high quality standards with strong customer service
- Contributing to overall team success
This is a year-round, full time, outdoor, opportunity. Duties include: Supervising personnel in the various company operations to secure and maintain business to the satisfaction of company management; supervise assigned crews, schedule, direct and performs activities related to tree work for utility and private customers; able to work with various community members and home owners to ensure proper work is completed and all parties are satisfied.
REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 3 years in the tree industry or prior supervisory experience.
- Must have strong management, organizational, and people skills.
- Must be 18 years of age with a HS Diploma/GED/or equivalent.
- Must have a current and valid driver’s license in good standing as determined by Lucas Tree.
- Must be able to work outside in various types of weather.
- Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position.
- Must be able to travel as needed for the position.
- Must be familiar with technology (i.e. smart phones, computers) and have basic computer skills.
- Must be able to create estimates for the purpose of bidding on new jobs and ensures good public relations at all times.
- Must be able to develop new accounts and maintains existing customers as well as investigates and solves complaints.
- Must have or be willing and able to obtain, and maintain licenses & certifications (Pesticide, Arborist, CDL, CTSP) as required by the position in order to grow your career (this is paid for by Lucas Tree Experts).
- Must be able to successfully complete a post offer physical & drug screen as well as a background and motor vehicle check.
Interested parties must include a Resume and Cover Letter with their application to be considered for this position.
Lucas Tree Experts offers paid, hands-on, on the job training, paid educational courses for advancement in the industry. We also offer safety and bonus incentive programs & a complete benefits package.
Come work for a company that offers advancement opportunities and a great quality of work life!
*Please Note: Correspondence will be primarily via e-mail. Please provide us with a working e-mail on your application.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years in the tree industry or prior supervisory experience
- Strong management, organizational, and people skills
- 18 years of age with a HS Diploma/GED or equivalent
- Current and valid driver's license in good standing
- Ability to work outside in various types of weather
- Physically able to perform the requirements of the position
- Ability to travel as needed for the position
- Familiarity with smartphones and computers; basic computer skills
- Ability to create estimates for bidding new jobs
- Ability to develop new accounts, maintain customers, and resolve complaints
- Have or be willing and able to obtain and maintain licenses & certifications (Pesticide, Arborist, CDL, CTSP)
- Successful completion of post-offer physical, drug screen, background and motor vehicle check
- Submit a Resume and Cover Letter with application
What We Do
Lucas Tree Experts is an international vegetation management company providing specialized services to utilities, municipalities, and commercial customers. Founded in 1926 to support rural electrification in Maine, it has evolved into a leading provider of utility line clearance and vegetation management services across the United States and Canada, focusing on safety and operational excellence to maintain critical utility infrastructure and protect the environment.
