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About the Role

Join Lewis, a leading utility vegetation management company, as a Crew Leader. We are an employee-owned business focused on growing people and providing opportunities for career advancement. Experience the outdoors while working in nature and contributing to essential utility services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a crew performing utility vegetation management, ensuring safe and efficient tree trimming and line clearing operations.
• Supervise daily tree crew operations, ensuring safe and efficient work practices, including training, onboarding, coaching, and discipline.
• Plan and assign tasks based on crew members’ skills and job requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate crew performance, including new hires, for training, promotion, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain up-to-date contact information for all crew members and report concerns to the General Foreman.
• Conduct field training, retraining, and job briefings to ensure crew readiness.
• Enforce safety standards and company policies, reporting unsafe conditions or incidents immediately.
• Identify jobsite hazards and implement safeguards.
• Make decisions regarding work slowdowns due to weather or safety concerns.
• Perform and direct tree trimming, removal, and clearance near energized lines using climbing or aerial lift techniques.
• Operate and oversee the use of equipment, including trucks, chippers, aerial lifts, and power saws.
• Interpret work orders, utility drawings, and symbols related to line voltage and equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work vehicles and job sites.
• Communicate with property owners to explain work, obtain access, and secure written permissions.
• Promote positive relationships with customers, the public, utility representatives, and other contractors.
• Cooperate with emergency services when blocking streets or driveways.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on crew performance, incidents, equipment issues, and completed work.
• Investigate incident reports and damage claims as assigned.
• Monitor and control crew costs through efficient use of resources and equipment.
• Stay informed on company policies, union agreements, and equipment standards.
• Respond to emergency situations to eliminate hazards and assist in service restoration.
• Exercise sound judgment in urgent scenarios to protect life and property.
• Request major tool or equipment repairs as needed.
• Travel frequently, including overnight stays, as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a tree crew or in utility vegetation management.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements and A300 Pruning Standards for arboricultural operations.
• Proficient in the identification of poisonous plants.
• Proficiency in electrical circuit basics and interpreting circuit maps.
• Advanced in tree ascent/descent using ropes and a safety saddle, and skilled in aerial lift operations.
• Crew Leader Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete).
• Valid driver’s license, CDL (as needed), and required medical certification.
• Acquire and keep the required training and licenses for the safe and proper use of herbicides.
• Strong leadership, effective communication, and decision-making skills.
• 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 maintain 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.
• Frequent lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching, tree ascending/descending.
• Occasional driving, climbing stairs/ladders.
• Rarely sitting/operating.
• Continuous outdoor work.
• 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
• Vegetation management
• Climbing techniques
• Aerial lift operations
• Equipment operation (trucks, chippers, power saws)
• Customer communication
• Safety standards enforcement
• Hazard identification
• Record keeping
• Cost monitoring
• Herbicide application
• ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements
• A300 Pruning Standards
• Plant identification
• Electrical circuit basics
• Circuit map interpretation
• Rope and saddle tree ascent/descent
• Leadership
• Communication
• Decision-making

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time
• Travel required

Experience Level

• 3+ years experience

Education Level

• CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis)
• Required training and licenses for herbicide use

Salary/Compensations

• $37.25-39.70/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 investing in your future.

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 made without unlawful discrimination.
• Lewis Tree Service’s practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.