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About the Role

Join a Company That Grows People. At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and 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.

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 (vegetation and debris removal).
• 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 both on the ground and while aloft.
• 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 driver’s license, 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 (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity).
• 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.
• 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
• Tree felling
• Rigging
• Vegetation management
• Herbicide application
• Chainsaw operation
• Heavy equipment operation (Chippers)
• Truck and work vehicle operation
• Safety identification and communication
• Climbing
• Aerial lift operations
• Electrical circuit basics
• Circuit map interpretation
• Leadership
• Effective communication
• Independent work
• Regulatory compliance
• Rope and safety saddle use
• CPR
• First Aid

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum two years of experience on tree crews

Education Level

• Top Trimmer Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete)
• CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis)

Salary/Compensations

• $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.
• Lewis prioritizes training and internal promotions.
• Lewis champions safety, values feedback, and fosters camaraderie.
• Lewis respects differences and leverages them to create an inclusive environment.
• Lewis 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.