Arborist – Trimmer Trainee

Description

At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. Were the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America… and always growing.
Were in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees.
Why youll 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 Believe…
That everyone on the team matters
That we dont constrain workers in order to create safety, we ask workers what they need to do work safely, reliably, and productively.
That workers arent 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 youll 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 “do what it takes”
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
What youll do as a Trimmer Trainee at Lewis:
Be a participant in an innovative climbing skills training program!
Be part of a tight-knit crew working in a team environment
Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties for Lewis Tree Services utility customers including pruning trees and limbs, trimming or removal of trees as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, etc.
Climb trees for manual trimming and removals in and above the power lines.
Prepare, operate and maintain all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
Remove limbs and brush, cleanup and dispose of debris.
Mixing and apply spray chemicals, preserving desirable vegetation
Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area. Help enforce on-the-job safety practices.
What youll need:
At least six months experience as a crew member as ground person or equivalent, working around utility wires.
Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs to shoulder height or more
Capable of operating two-handed equipment (chain saw, circular saw, etc.) and have the physical ability to endure extreme climate variances.
Willing and able to obtain specialized training and certifications as required, such as tree species identification and Local, state and federal licenses.
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards
Pass a pre-employment… For full info follow application link.

Lewis Tree Service, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.