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 Trimmer/Climber at Lewis:
- Be part of a tightknit crewworking in a team environment
- 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. Helpenforce onthejob safety practices.
What youll need:
- At least one years experience working as a Trimmer/Climber working around utility wires.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
No hay nada como estar en lo alto de los rboles. Una vez que usted experimenta la sensacin de libertad y de aventura se convierte en parte de usted. Nosotros queremos ayudarlo a que crezca esa pasin con las oportunidades de hacer una carrera liderazgo de apoyo y dedicacin a la seguridad
Usted es
- De Mente Abierta: abierto(a) a nuevas ideas dispuesto(a) a escuchar y observar es modesto(a) /humilde
- Ama los Exteriores: disfruta de una variedad de ambientes/climas no tiene miedo a ensuciarse es aventurero(a)
- Auto motivado(a): con impulso fuerte tica laboral deseoso(a) de hacer lo que se debe
- Adaptable: puede pensar rpido gil flexible
- Colaborativo: Fuertes habilidades personales dispuesto a dar y recibir retroalimentacin constructiva deseoso (a) de hacerse escuchar.
Que es lo que va a hacer:
- Ser parte de una cuadrilla (crew) de trabajo fuertemente integrada trabajando en un ambiente de equipo
- Realizar el despeje de lneas y tareas de poda de rboles para las compaas de Utilidades (Servicios Pblicos) que son clientes de Lewis Tree Service incluyendo: la poda de rboles y ramas poda o remocin (tala) de rboles as como tambin la remocin de ramas rotas que estn sobre cables techos etc.
- Escalar/trepar rboles para podarlos manualmente y remover ramas dentro y por encima de las lneas elctricas.
- Preparar operar y dar mantenimiento a todas las herramientas y equipos incluyendo las herramientas manuales motosierras astilladoras (chippers) y elevadores areos.
- Remover las ramas y la maleza limpiar y eliminar los escombros.
- Mezclar y aplicar productos qumicos en aerosol preservando la vegetacin deseable
- Proteger a los empleados y al pblico de los peligros dentro y alrededor del rea de trabajo. Ayudar a que se cumplan las prcticas de seguridad en el trabajo.
Que necesita:
- Por lo menos un ao de experiencia trabajando como Podador/Escalador (Trimmer/Climber) trabajando alrededor de cables de utilidades (servicios pblicos).
- Conocimiento para la identificacin de rboles los hbitos de crecimiento y las tcnicas correctas de arboricultura para el corte poda reparacin mantenimiento y remocin (tala) como sea aplicable para trabajar en proximidad a conductores energizados.
- Experiencia en trepa de arboles atar nudos y con el Equipo de Proteccin Personal (PPE)
- Habilidad para realizar trabajo fsico como levantar un mnimo de 50 libras 22.68 kg)a la altura de sus hombros o ms alto.
- Tener la capacidad de operar equipo con dos manos (motosierra sierra circular etc. y tener la habilidad fsica para soportarlas variaciones de climas extremos.
- El deseo y la disponibilidad de obtener entrenamiento especializado y las certificaciones que se requieran tales como:
- Licencias locales estatales y federales
- Tarjetas de Primeros Auxilios y de RCP (Resucitacin Cardio Pulmonar en ingles conocida como CPR
- Pasar una prueba de drogas antes de ser contratado(a) y los exmenes de habilidades para el trabajo
Ofrecemos
- Formacin especializada y certificaciones pagadas
- Oportunidades de desarrollo profesional
- Planes de Seguro Mdico
- Tiempo libre pagado
- Plan de propiedad de acciones para empleados
- Opciones en planes de jubilacin (retiro) y ahorro
- Programa de asistencia al empleado
Lewis Tree Service es un empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades encargado de proveer igualdad de oportunidades para todos incluyendo los aplicantes y los empleados. Lewis Tree Service se prohbe la discriminacin o el acoso de empleados y aplicantes por el motivo de raza credo color origen nacional sexo edad 40 religin discapacidad estatus matrimonial orientacin sexual informacin gentica estatus de ciudadana estatus de veterano o cualquier otra caracterstica protegida por la ley todas la decisiones de empleo incluyendo pero no limitado a reclutamiento contratacin compensacin entrenamiento promocin democin transferir suspender y terminacin y todos los otro trminos de empleo. Las practicas de Lewis Tree Service son administradas de acuerdo con las leyes federales estatales y locales aplicables.