Arborist - Groundperson

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Old Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Arborist - Groundperson, where you can enjoy the great outdoors while making a difference. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic team environment, participating in specialized training and certifications. You'll be responsible for tree trimming, line clearing, and ensuring safety practices are followed. With competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement, this position is perfect for those who are self-motivated and adaptable. Be part of a culture that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Specialized Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Affordable Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50lbs to shoulder height.
• Capable of operating two-handed equipment.
• Willing to obtain specialized training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties.
• Climb trees for manual trimming and removals.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards.

Skills

Physical Labor

Climbing Skills

Team Collaboration

Safety Practices

Equipment Operation

Education

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Commercial Driver License

Tools

Chainsaw

Aerial Lifts

Chippers

Hand Tools

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At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. We’re the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America… and always growing.

We’re in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees.

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:
• Competitive pay [$15.97 - $20.45 /Hr.]
• 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 Ground person at Lewis:

• Participate 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 50lbs 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 and local, state and federal licenses.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests.
• Ability to obtain valid Driver’s License.
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Commercial Driver 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, 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Utilities