About the Role
Join a Company That Grows People. Lewis is the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and an employee-owned business. We believe every person on our team matters and that joining Lewis is an investment in your future. Experience the outdoors, elevate your career with our focus on training and internal promotions, and join a vibrant team that champions safety and values feedback.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced tree trimming and removal work while aloft or using aerial lift equipment.
- Support and lead job site and work zone set up, maintenance, and traffic control.
- Lead tree felling, rigging, and clearance activities near energized lines.
- Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal.
- Support and direct crews in the absence of the Crew Leader.
- Apply herbicides in accordance with laws and company guidelines.
- Inspect, maintain/prepare, and operate work tools (Chainsaw), heavy equipment (Chippers), and other equipment as assigned.
- Operate/Drive, Load/Unload, and maintain trucks and other work vehicles.
- Ensure team and public safety by identifying hazards, maintaining clear communication, and providing support to fellow employees.
- Train and retrain crew members on climbing, trimming, and safety practices.
- Promote positive relations with customers and the public and assist the Crew Leader in gaining consent from property owners.
- Assist with job briefings, communicate new equipment specifications, and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
- Participate in emergency response and storm work as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum two years of experience on tree crews and completion of all Top Trimmer-level qualifications.
- Possess general knowledge of tree identification, growth habits, and proper pruning techniques.
- Knows and understands the ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements and A300 Pruning Standards for arboricultural operations.
- Advanced in tree ascent/descent using ropes and a safety saddle, and skilled in aerial lift operations.
- Proficiency in electrical circuit basics and interpreting circuit maps.
- Top Trimmer Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete).
- Valid CDL and required medical certification.
- CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis).
- Ability to lead others, communicate effectively, and work independently.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. to shoulder height or higher.
- Ability to push or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain.
- Ability to endure extreme climate variances.
- Ability to hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to operate two-handed tools and equipment.
- Ability to progress skill in tree ascent and descent.
- Ability to work and maneuver at considerable heights during adverse weather conditions.
- Continuous standing, walking, handling/grasping, repetitive movements, and tree ascending/descending.
- Frequent lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching.
- Occasional driving, climbing stairs/ladders.
- Rarely sitting/operating.
- Outdoor work required.
- Occasional exposure to noise levels.
- Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Rarely contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues.
- Never work in confined spaces.
Skills
- Tree trimming
- Line clearing
- Tree felling
- Rigging
- Vegetation management
- Aerial lift operations
- Chainsaw operation
- Chipper operation
- Herbicide application
- Climbing
- Rope and saddle techniques
- Electrical circuit basics
- Circuit map interpretation
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum two years of experience
Education Level
- Top Trimmer Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete)
- CPR and First Aid certified
Salary/Compensations
- $30.67-$34.67/hour
Benefits
- Union Benefits
- Paid training and certifications
- Career advancement opportunities
- Local 1249 Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About the Company
- Lewis is the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America.
- Lewis is a proud employee-owned business.
- We believe every person on our team matters.
- When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future.
- We prioritize training and internal promotions.
- We are a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie.
Equal Opportunity
- Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees.
- Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
- All employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment are made without unlawful discrimination.
- Lewis Tree Service’s practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
