At Lewis we provide the stability of a longstanding employeeowned company with the progressive nature of a growing improvementminded future. Were the secondlargest 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 NonUnion 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 employeeowned 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 selfmotivated: 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 speakup
What youll do as a Permission Facilitator at Lewis:
- Meet with the utility company daily to assess and discuss line clearance work (tree and vegetation trimming/removal around their power lines.
- Obtain permission from the home or business owner for Lewis Tree Service crews to do necessary line clearance work on their property
- Communicate to utility company any limitations or refusals of line clearance work that may arise while planning the work to be done
- Interpret utility circuit maps
- Assists crews on a variety of vegetation management tasks such as spraying brush cleanup and trimming
- Help enforce job safety
What youll need:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Experience in customer service settings with skills in conflict deescalation
- Experience with or willing to learn how to interpret drawings environmental engineering plans construction plans and/or utility circuit maps
- Proficiency in standard office computer hardware and software such as Microsoft Office
- Willing and able to obtain specialized training and certifications as required such as Tree species identification local state and federal licenses
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards
- Pass a preemployment drug test and job duty skills tests
- Ability to obtain valid Drivers License
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.
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.