Posted by LEWIS TREE SERVICE INC.

esting in your future. Why You'll Love It Here - Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk! - Elevate your career with us - we prioritize training and internal promotions! - Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie! - Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)! Responsibilities What You'll Do as a Groundperson As a Groundperson at Lewis Services, you'll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting vegetation management for utility partners and various other customers. - Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal, lift logs, drag brush, etc.) - Operate and maintain tools and equipment like chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers - Assist climbers by spotting from the ground, handing up tools, and using hand lines - Assist with rigging and felling of trees - Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area - Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth - Maintain clean, organized trucks and job sites - Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic when needed - Travel frequently (including overnight stays) to different job sites - Participate in safety briefings and follow all company safety protocols Qualifications What You Bring - Groundperson certification (or ability to complete) - Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions - Physical ability to hike, lift up 50 lbs., and handle tools - Valid driver's license (CDL preferred) - CPR/First Aid certification (provided by Lewis) - Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete and maintain) - Team player attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic - Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations. - CDL DRIVER LICENSE IS REQUIRED Physical Demands Ability to: - Lift 50 lbs.
to shoulder height or higher - Push or pull up to 50 lbs. - Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain - Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity) - Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively - Operate two-handed tools and equipment Continuously - Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements. Frequently - Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching. Occasionally - Driving, Climbing Stairs/Ladders. Rarely - Sitting, Operating, Never - Tree Ascending/Descending Comments: You should expect variability in size, proportions, conditions, and weights of supplies, equipment, and work conditions. Environmental Conditions: Continuously - Outdoor work Occasionally - Noise Levels Frequently - Extreme Temperatures Rarely - Contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues Never - Confined Spaces Comments: You should expect variability based on regional weather patterns.
Personal protective equipment is required to be worn by OSHA and ANSI. Tools &