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About the Role

Join a company that grows people, where you can experience the outdoors while working in nature. Elevate your career with training and internal promotions, and join a vibrant team that champions safety and values feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support tree crews with tree trimming and line clearing operations.
• Assist with ground-level vegetation management around power lines.
• Prune, remove branches, and lift logs under direct supervision.
• Support crews with site prep, equipment setup, and jobsite cleanup.
• Operate and maintain tools like chainsaws, chippers, sprayers, and ropes.
• Assist with rigging and felling of trees.
• Apply herbicides to manage growth (with proper certification).
• Load/unload trucks and hike through challenging terrain carrying gear.
• Help with traffic control and public safety at the jobsite.
• Participate in daily job briefings and safety meetings.
• Travel to multiple worksites, including occasional overnight stays.
• Learn and follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Drive and operate trucks and other equipment as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of experience working on tree crews as a Groundperson or Driver.
• Willingness to work at heights and learn climbing/aerial lift techniques.
• Understanding basic tree identification and vegetation management practices.
• Trimmer Trainee Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete).
• Valid driver’s license, CDL, and medical certification as required.
• Acquire and keep the required training and licenses for the safe and proper use of herbicides.
• Strong work ethic, team mindset, and commitment to learning safely.
• 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.
• Continuous standing, walking, handling/grasping, and repetitive movements.
• Frequent lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping/kneeling, and reaching.
• Occasional driving, climbing stairs/ladders.
• Rare tree ascending/descending.
• Personal protective equipment is required to be worn.

Skills

• Tree pruning
• Vegetation removal
• Lifting logs
• Dragging brush
• Assisting climbers
• Hand up tools
• Using hand lines
• Climbing techniques
• Aerial lift techniques
• Tree identification
• Vegetation management practices
• Chainsaw operation
• Chipper operation
• Sprayer operation
• Rope use
• Rigging
• Felling of trees
• Herbicide application
• Traffic control
• Public safety
• Driving trucks
• Operating equipment
• CPR
• First Aid

Location

• Multiple worksites

Work Type

• Full-time
• Outdoor work

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $24.93/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 an employee-owned business.
• Lewis prioritizes training and internal promotions.
• Lewis champions safety, values feedback, and fosters camaraderie.
• Lewis Tree Service is committed to Our People, respecting differences and creating an inclusive environment.
• Lewis Tree Service seeks to attract and engage a diverse workforce where all perspectives are valued.

Equal Opportunity

• Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer.
• Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment 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 are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.