Arborist - Tree Trimmer

Theres nothing like it being up in the trees. Once you experience that sense of freedom and adventure it becomes a part of you. We want to help grow that passion with career opportunities supportive leadership and a dedication to safety.

Were the secondlargest vegetation management company in North America and always growing. But really were in the people success business we just happen to trim trees.

Who you are

• OpenMinded: open to new ideas willing to listen and observe humble
• Love the Outdoors: enjoys varying environments/weather not afraid to get dirty adventurous
• SelfMotivated: driven strong work ethic willing to do what it takes
• Adaptable: can think on your feet nimble flexible
• Collaborative: strong people skills able to give and receive constructive feedback willing to speakup

What youll do:

• Be part of a tightknit 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 onthejob safety practices.

What youll need:

• At least one years experience working as a Trimmer/Climber working around utility wires.
• Knowledge of trees including identification growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for the trimming pruning repairing maintaining and removing as applicable to working close to energized conductors.
• Experience in tree climbing knot tying and PPE
• Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. to shoulder height or more.
• Capable of operating twohanded 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:
  • Local state and federal licenses
  • First Aid and CPR cards
• Pass a preemployment drug test and job duty skills tests

We offer

• Specialized paid training & certifications
• Career advancement opportunities
• Health insurance plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Retirement & savings plans options
• Employee assistance program

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 layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Services practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.