Foreman - Crew Leader Arborist
Foreman - Crew Leader Arborist
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Job Description
You have a passion for tree work andgrowing your leadership skills.We want tohelp grow thatpassionwith career opportunities supportive leadership anda 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 youare
- OpenMinded:open to new ideas willing to listen and observe humble
- Love theOutdoors:enjoysvarying environments/weather not afraid to get dirtyadventurous
- SelfMotivated: driven strong work ethic willing to do what it takes
- Adaptable: can think onyourfeet nimble flexible
- Collaborative: strongpeople skills able to give and receive constructive feedback willing to speakup
What youll do:
- Leada tightknit crew creatingand promotingapositiveteam environment
- Interpret tree trimming removal and spraying orders initiated by General Foreman or representative of the customer
- Plan and layout daily work foryourcrew.(Consideringtime required to complete work cleanup time equipment available weather conditions customers permission etc.
- Perform a PreJob Hazard Survey at each job site with all crew members and assigns work tasks based on an individuals knowledge skills and abilities.
- Performline clearing and tree trimmingdutiesforLewis Tree Servicesutilitycustomersincludingpruning treetopsand limbstrimming or removal ofatrisk/damaged trees as well as removing broken limbs from wires roofsetc.
- Climb treesand operate a bucketfor trimming and removals in and above the power lines.
- Prepareoperateand maintainall tools and equipment including hand tools chainsaws chippers and aerial lifts.
- Removelimbsand brush cleanup and disposeof debris.
- Mixingand applyspray chemicals preserving desirable vegetation
- Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area.Enforce onthejob safety practices.
What youll need:
- Twoyears or moreexperienceworkingas a Trimmer/Climber working around utilitylines.
- Ability to lead peopleincluding strong communication skills
- Knowledgeof trees including identification growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for the trimming pruning repairing maintaining and removing as applicable to workingclose toenergized conductors.
- Experience in tree climbing knot tying andPPE
- Understanding of drawings and symbols representing types of lines voltage line equipment etc.
- 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 testand job dutyskills tests
- Preferred valid Drivers License or CDL
We offer
- Specializedpaidtraining &certifications
- Career advancement opportunities
- Health insurance plans
- Paid time off
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Retirement & savings plans options
- Employeeassistanceprogram
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
