Description
There's 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 training, supportive leadership and a dedication to safety.
We're the second-largest vegetation management company in North America... and always growing. But really, we're in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees.
Who you are...
Open-Minded: open to new ideas, willing to listen and observe, humble
Love the Outdoors: enjoys varying environments/weather, not afraid to get dirty, adventurous
Self-Motivated: 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 speak-up
What you'll do:
Be a participant in an innovative climbing skills training program!
Be part of a tight-knit crew working in a team environment
Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties for Lewis Tree Service's 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 on-the-job safety practices.
What you'll need:
Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs to shoulder height or more
Capable of operating two-handed 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:
Tree species identification
Local, state and federal licenses
First Aid and CPR cards
To pass a pre-employment drug test
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, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service's practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Spanish version of job description / Version en espanol de la descripcion del trabajo:
No hay nada como - estar en lo alto de los arboles. Una vez que usted experimenta la sensacion de libertad y de aventura, se convierte en parte de usted. Nosotros queremos ayudarlo a que crezca esa pasion con las oportunidades de hacer una carrera, liderazgo de apoyo y dedicacion a la seguridad
Somos la segunda compania de manejo de vegetacion mas grande de Norteamerica... y siempre estamos creciendo. Pero realmente, estamos en el negocio del exito personal, y ademas nos encargamos de cortar arboles.
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 etica laboral, deseoso(a) de hacer "lo que se debe"
Adaptable: puede pensar rapido, agil, flexible
Colaborativo: Fuertes habilidades personales, dispuesto a dar y recibir retroalimentacion 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 lineas y tareas de poda de arboles para las companias de Utilidades (Servicios Publicos) que son clientes de Lewis Tree Service incluyendo: la poda de arboles y ramas, poda o remocion (tala) de arboles asi como tambien la remocion de ramas rotas que esten sobre cables, techos, etc.
Escalar/trepar arboles para podarlos manualmente y remover ramas dentro y por encima de las lineas electricas.
Preparar, operar y dar mantenimiento a todas las herramientas y equipos, incluyendo las herramientas manuales, motosierras, astilladoras (chippers) y elevadores aereos.
Remover las ramas y la maleza, limpiar y eliminar los escombros.
Mezclar y aplicar productos quimicos en aerosol, preservando la vegetacion deseable
Proteger a los empleados y al publico de los peligros dentro y alrededor del area de trabajo. Ayudar a que se cumplan las practicas de seguridad en el trabajo.
Que necesita:
Por lo menos un ano de experiencia... For full info follow application link.
Lewis Tree Service, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.