At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. Weโre the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North Americaโฆ and always growing.
Weโre in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees.
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Why youโll love being part of the Lewis Family:
- We are empowered to share our talents. We care deeply. We conquer challenges. We respect our differences. We trust each other. We keep each other safe. Together, we do great things.
- We offer for Non-Union positions:
- Competitive pay
- Specialized paid training & certifications
- Career advancement opportunities
- Affordable health insurance plans including Dental, Vision and Health Savings Accounts
- Retirement plans including Employee stock ownership and 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
We Believeโฆ
- That everyone on the team matters
- That we donโt constrain workers in order to create safety, we ask workers what they need to do work safely, reliably, and productively.
- That workers arenโt the problem; workers are the problem solvers.
- That through diversity we build strength
- That being an employee-owned company (ESOP), it provides future financial stability for our employees
- That when you join the Lewis Tree Team, your potential is unlimited
Why you'll love this Job:
- You love the outdoors: you enjoy varying environments/weather, not afraid to get dirty, adventurous
- You are open to new ideas: willing to listen and observe, humble
- You are self-motivated: driven, strong work ethic, willing to โdo what it takesโ
- You are adaptable: can think on your feet, nimble, flexible
- You are collaborative: strong people skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback, willing to speak-up
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What youโll do as a Crew Leader at Lewis:
- Leadย a tight-knit crew, creatingย and promotingย aย positiveย team environmentย
- Interpret tree trimming, removal and spraying orders initiated by General Foreman or representative of the customerย
- Plan and layout daily work forย yourย crew.ย (Consideringย time required to complete work, clean-up time, equipment available, weather conditions, customerโs permission, etc.)ย ย
- Perform a Pre-Job Hazard Survey at each job site with all crew members and assigns work tasks based on an individual's knowledge skills and abilities.ย ย
- Performย line clearing and tree trimmingย dutiesย forย Lewis Tree Serviceโsย utilityย customersย includingย pruning treetopsย and limbs,ย trimming or removal ofย at-risk/damaged trees as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs,ย etc.ย
- Climb treesย and operate a bucketย for trimming and removals in and above the power lines.ย
- Prepare,ย operateย and maintainย all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.ย
- Removeย limbsย and brush, cleanup and disposeย of debris.ย ย
- Mixingย and applyย spray chemicals, preserving desirable vegetationย
- Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area.ย
- Enforce on-the-job safety practices.ย
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What youโll need:
- Twoย years or moreย experienceย workingย as a Trimmer/Climber, working around utilityย lines.
- Ability to lead peopleย including strong communication skillsย
- Knowledgeย of trees including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, as applicable to workingย close toย energized conductors.ย
- Experience in tree climbing, knot tying andย PPEย
- Understanding of drawings and symbols representing types of lines, voltage, line equipment, etc.ย
- Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. to shoulder height or more.รขยยฏย
- Capable of operating two-handed equipment (chain saw, circular saw, etc.) and have the physical ability to endure extreme climate variances.รขยยฏย
- Have a valid driverโs license, CDL and/or medical certificate required for the vehicle being operated.
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests
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Our DEI Promise:
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought and valued.
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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 on the basis of 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. Lewis Tree Serviceโs practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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