Foreman

📍 Location: Clinton Township, MI (Serving Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties)
💼 Job Type: Full-Time
💲 Compensation: $30-$45 Hourly + Upsell & Referral Commissions
🎁 Perks: Paid time off, benefits after probation, bonus commissions for upsells and referrals, consistent hours, and career growth opportunities.

You’ll run the job site from start to finish—leading the crew, managing safety, and making sure every job is done fast, clean, and right. As a Foreman, you’re the standard the whole crew follows and the face of Treemendous on-site with our clients.

As a crew leader, you’ll own daily production, safety, and client experience—directing the team to execute tree care safely, efficiently, and professionally while growing your career every day.

About Us

At Treemendous Tree Care, we believe in delivering top-tier tree service with integrity, efficiency, and world-class professionalism. Founded in 2019, our licensed and insured team of arborists has grown to become Southeast Michigan’s trusted tree-care provider.

From pruning and stump grinding to crane-assisted and emergency removals, we use zero-impact techniques that protect our clients’ property.

Job Requirements – Foreman

We’re looking for an experienced, safety-focused leader who can run a crew, manage a full day of production, and represent the company professionally in front of clients. You should have hands-on tree care experience and the leadership skills to keep a team safe, organized, and moving.

Key Requirement

Leadership, Accountability, and a Safety-First Mindset
The foreman owns the job site. You’ll be trusted to plan the work, lead the crew, uphold safety standards, and deliver a finished job the client is thrilled with—keeping every job fast, safe, and precise from setup to final cleanup.

Must-Haves

• Proven experience in tree care with the ability to lead and direct a crew
• Strong knowledge of tree removal, pruning, rigging, and job-site safety
• Ability to plan and manage daily production, workflow, and timelines
• Confident communicating with clients on-site in a professional manner
• Valid driver’s license and reliable commute to/from the shop and job sites
• Physically fit (lifting 50+ lbs, working outdoors full-time in all weather)
• Dependable and consistently punctual with a positive attitude
• Team-first leadership style with professionalism on every job site
• Ability to pass a background check

Bonus Points (Preferred but not required)

• ISA Certified Arborist or working toward certification
• CDL Certification (Class A preferred)
• Experience with crane-assisted and emergency removals
• Prior crew lead or supervisory experience
• Aerial rescue training and safety certifications (First Aid/CPR)
• Experience training and mentoring ground crew and climbers
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

🌱 What You’ll Do

As a Foreman, you’ll lead the crew and own the job site—directing daily production safely, efficiently, and professionally while growing your career every day.

Daily Operations

• Lead the crew through job site setup, tool preparation, and daily planning
• Assign roles and direct climbers, ground crew, and equipment throughout each job
• Manage production pace and workflow to complete jobs on time and to standard
• Walk the finished job with the client to ensure satisfaction and a clean site
• Attend and lead pre-job briefings and represent the company with professionalism

🔐 Safety & Site Awareness

• Enforce all local and company safety protocols across the crew
• Lead daily hazard assessments and safety briefings before work begins
• Monitor the crew for safe practices and correct issues on the spot
• Ensure tools, equipment, and PPE are inspected and in safe, working condition
• Ensure required PPE (steel-toe boots, hard hats, etc.) is worn at all times

📲 Communication & Documentation

• Verify accurate crew hours and job records
• Complete and review safety and job documentation (JSA forms, assessments)
• Communicate job status and any issues to the office/management
• Handle client questions and concerns on-site professionally
• Lead or attend required trainings and team meetings

👉 Ready to grow your career with a trusted, professional tree care company? Apply today and join the Treemendous Tree Care team!