Arborist - Crew Leader

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned company as an Arborist - Crew Leader in Memphis. You'll lead a dedicated team in outdoor environments, handling tree trimming and removal tasks while ensuring safety and efficiency. This role offers opportunities for specialized training and career advancement.

Benefits

Specialized paid training & certifications

Career advancement opportunities

Affordable health insurance plans

Retirement plans including Employee stock ownership

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Trimmer/Climber around utility lines.
• Ability to lead people and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of trees and arboriculture techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew, creating a positive team environment.
• Interpret tree trimming and removal orders.
• Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of Arboriculture

Physical Ability

Job description

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Why you’ll 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 Non-Union positions:
• 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 don’t constrain workers in order to create safety, we ask workers what they need to do work safely, reliably, and productively.
• That workers aren’t the problem; workers are the problem solvers.
• That through diversity we build strength
• That being an employee-owned company (ESOP), it provides future financial stability for our employees
• That when you join the Lewis Tree Team, your potential is unlimited

Why You'll 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 self-motivated: 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 speak-up

What you’ll do as a Crew Foreperson at Lewis:

• Lead a tight-knit crew, creating and promoting a positive team environment
• Interpret tree trimming, removal and spraying orders initiated by General Foreman or representative of the customer
• Plan and layout daily work for your crew, considering time, equipment, weather, and permissions
• Perform a Pre-Job Hazard Survey at each site and assign tasks based on crew members' skills
• Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties for utility customers, including pruning, removal, and debris cleanup
• Climb trees and operate a bucket for trimming and removals near power lines
• Prepare, operate, and maintain tools and equipment
• Safeguard employees and the public, enforce safety practices

What You’ll Need

• Two or more years of experience as a Trimmer/Climber around utility lines
• Ability to lead people and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of trees and arboriculture techniques
• Experience in tree climbing, knot tying, PPE
• Understanding of electrical drawings and symbols
• Physical ability to lift at least 50 lbs and operate equipment
• Valid driver’s license, CDL, or medical certificate
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications
• Pass pre-employment drug and skills tests

Our DEI Promise

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), fostering an environment where all employees feel welcome and valued. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.