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Tree Service Foreman Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Tree Care Superintendent

Chicago, IL

$20.25 - $26.75/hr

We are seeking a highly motivated Tree Care Superintendent to lead a crew that provides tree care services on high-profile commercial properties. We are looking for a bright, energetic individual ...

Tree Care Superintendent

Roselle, IL

$20.25 - $26.75/hr

We are seeking a highly motivated Tree Care Superintendent to lead a crew that provides tree care services on high-profile commercial properties. We are looking for a bright, energetic individual ...

Pole Foreperson

Joliet, IL · On-site

$23 - $30/hr

S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. " Important Information ... Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider ...

Unloading tree and shrub trucks. * Setting up the Nursery yard. * Unhealing the trees and shrubs ... Experience in retail, customer service, inventory, plant care or landscape preferred. * Previous ...

Fleet Mechanic

Lockport, IL · On-site

$24 - $36/hr

... service work is required or recommended * Communicates with Fleet Shop Working Foreman if ... Paid Holidays (6) Homer Companies is a second-generation, family-owned, full-service tree care ...

... services. We believe in excellence in all we do and have an unwavering commitment to success. We ... Conduct brush clearing, tree cutting and general chainsaw work. * Participate in prescribed burning.

... services. We believe in excellence in all we do and have an unwavering commitment to success. We ... Conduct brush clearing, tree cutting and general chainsaw work. * Participate in prescribed burning.

Tree Service Foreman information

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How much do tree service foreman jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for tree service foreman in Chicago, IL is $30.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.52 and $34.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tree Service Foreman vs Tree Climber?

AspectTree Service ForemanTree Climber
CertificationsArborist certification, OSHA safety trainingClimbing and safety certifications, often arborist-related
Work EnvironmentSupervises crews, manages job sites, performs some climbingPrimarily climbs trees, performs pruning and removal
Job ResponsibilitiesOversees operations, directs crew, ensures safety and qualityPerforms tree climbing, pruning, and removal tasks

The Tree Service Foreman typically supervises crews and manages job sites, requiring certifications and safety training, while the Tree Climber focuses on climbing and performing tree work. The foreman oversees operations, whereas the climber executes the physical tasks. Both roles are essential in tree care but differ mainly in responsibility level and scope of work.

Tree Care Superintendent

Northbrook, IL


Yellowstone Landscape
Environmental Consulting Services • 5 - 10K employees

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 36 rated gardening and landscaping

People enjoy working here

Recommended by parents

Respectful managers


$20.50 - $27.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and growing business that values the unique aspirations of its employees, encourages progressive practices and offers the opportunity to provide customized and exceptional client service? We are seeking a highly motivated Tree Care Superintendent to lead a crew that provides tree care services on high-profile commercial properties. We are looking for a bright, energetic individual that is detail oriented, has a strong work ethic and takes ownership of their work.

Yellowstone Landscape is dedicated to excellence in commercial landscaping. As the largest privately-owned commercial landscaping company in the nation, we offer exciting career opportunities for Landscape Professionals across the United States. To learn more, please visit our website: www.yellowstonelandscape.com.

What You'll Do:

  • Under the supervision of the Tree Care Manager: plan, schedule, and implement the tasks of a tree care crew. These activities must result in compliance with contract specifications, labor and materials budgets, and client expectations.
  • Supervising tree care service activities of each crew according to property and client specifications, ensuring consistent quality for our clients, and that crew members are operating safely at all times.
  • Demonstrate correct equipment use to crews and assist with tree trimming, and general cleanup.
  • Coordinating with branch management, customers and other employees as needed.
  • Interact on a regular basis with assigned Yellowstone Landscape clientele, through verbal and written communications.

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience managing a crew consisting of laborers providing tree care services
  • Ability to operate a lift
  • Exceptional client-service skills and a keen sense of ownership of
  • Proactive attitude to resolve issues before they become problematic
  • Fluency in English; bilingual in Spanish a plus
  • Clean driving record
  • A Green Thumb!

Why Join Yellowstone?

  • Competitive pay; paid weekly
  • Full group benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, paid time off and holiday pay
  • Industry leading safety programs
  • Company provided work shirts and safety gear
  • Equipped with optimal and most professional equipment
  • High profile customers, worksites and landscape results
  • Opportunity to advance within one of the industry’s fastest growing companies
  • A company that values and appreciates YOU

Become part of the team dedicated to Excellence in Commercial Landscaping!



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