Superior Skilled Trades

Vegetation Manager

Superior Skilled Trades  •  $75k - $80k/yr  •  Raleigh, NC (Onsite)  •  13 hours ago
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Job Description

DIRECT HIRE: The Vegetation Manager provides leadership for daily vegetation management and landscaping operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This position supervises field crews, trains and mentors new employees, coordinates schedules and equipment, and maintains strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a strong background in vegetation management, landscaping, right-of-way maintenance, or grounds maintenance and is willing to work alongside the crew in the field whenever needed.

📍 Locations: Raleigh, NC.
💰 Pay Range: $75K - $80K
🕒 Schedule: M-F, 7am - 4:30pm, weekends as needed

Key Responsibilities: 
  • Lead and supervise daily vegetation management and landscaping operations for commercial, municipal, and utility-related projects
  • Plan, assign, and monitor daily work activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within quality standards
  • Train, mentor, and develop new employees on proper vegetation management techniques, equipment operation, safety procedures, and company expectations
  • Serve as a working manager by assisting crews in the field with tree trimming, brush clearing, mowing, pruning, herbicide applications, and other vegetation management tasks as needed
  • Conduct jobsite inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and customer specifications
  • Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and daily schedules to maximize crew productivity and operational efficiency
  • Operate and oversee the safe use of equipment, including skid steers, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, brush cutters, chippers, mini excavators, and other vegetation management equipment
  • Monitor equipment condition and coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime
  • Communicate with customers, project managers, and property owners to provide project updates, resolve concerns, and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Perform quality control inspections and address deficiencies to ensure all work meets company standards
  • Maintain accurate records of daily production, labor hours, equipment usage, safety meetings, and completed work
  • Assist with estimating, job planning, and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and operational performance
  • Promote a positive team environment by leading through example, encouraging accountability, and fostering continuous improvement
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • 5+ years of experience in vegetation management, landscaping, grounds maintenance, forestry, or right-of-way maintenance
  • 3+ years' experience of leading field crews or serving as a foreman, supervisor, or manager
  • Strong knowledge of tree trimming, brush clearing, mowing, pruning, herbicide application, and landscape maintenance practices
  • Experience operating commercial landscaping and heavy equipment
  • Ability to train and mentor employees while maintaining a hands-on leadership approach
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver's license (CDL preferred but not required)
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work when necessary
Once you apply, please text "VM" to 904-712-6140 for a faster reply. 

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Superior Skilled Trades

About Superior Skilled Trades

WHO WE ARE

Superior Skilled Trades is a Veteran / Minority owned national skilled trade staffing provider. We help our clients maintain projects on schedule and within budget.

We specialize in providing staffing for the following industries: Oil & Gas, Heavy Industrial, Civil & Engineering, Aerospace, Automation, Renewable Energy and Commercial Construction. Our trades include (but are not limited to):

Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, Welders, Carpenters, Concrete Finishers, Equipment Operators, Technicians / Mechanics, Skilled General Labor / Helpers

We also provide Contract, Temp-to-Hire, and Direct Hire options.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Rockledge, FL
Year Founded
2018
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