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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 prioritized training and internal promotions, and join a vibrant team that champions safety and values feedback.

Responsibilities

Assist with ground-level vegetation management around power lines, including tree pruning, vegetation removal, lifting logs, dragging brush, assisting climbers, handing up tools, and using hand lines.
Prune branches and lift logs while climbing or using an aerial lift, under direct supervision after proper training.
Support crews with site preparation, equipment setup, and jobsite cleanup.
Operate and maintain tools such as chainsaws, chippers, sprayers, and ropes.
Assist with rigging and felling of trees.
Apply herbicides to manage growth (requires 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 (requires appropriate certifications).

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 of basic tree identification and vegetation management practices.
Ability to complete Trimmer Trainee Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification.
Valid driver’s license, CDL, and medical certification as required.
Ability to acquire and maintain required training and licenses for safe herbicide use.
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.
Must wear personal protective equipment as required by OSHA and ANSI.

Skills

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

Location

Multiple worksites

Work Type

Full-time
Outdoor work

Experience Level

Entry Level
6 months experience

Education Level

CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis)
Obtain and maintain required training and licenses for the safe and proper use of herbicides
Trimmer Trainee Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete)

Salary/Compensations

$24.93-30.67/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.
Lewis prioritizes training and internal promotions.
Lewis champions safety, values feedback, and fosters camaraderie.
Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Lewis Tree Service respects differences and leverages them to create 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 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 recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment are administered without unlawful discrimination.
Lewis Tree Service’s practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.