Arborist- Grounds Person

Lewis Tree Service; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is seeking a Ground person who loves the outdoors and is ready for hands-on work in tree trimming and vegetation management. This role offers opportunities for specialized training and career advancements, in a diverse and employee-owned environment where safety and collaboration are prioritized.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Specialized paid training & certifications

Affordable health insurance plans

Retirement plans including 401(k)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Willingness to obtain specialized training and certifications.
• Ability to operate chainsaws and endure extreme conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in climbing skills training programs.
• Perform line clearing, pruning, and trimming duties.
• Ensure safety practices and safeguard employees.

Skills

Physical Labor

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

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
  • 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
• 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!
• Work in a team environment as part of a tight-knit crew.
• Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties, including pruning, trimming, and removing trees, as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, etc.
• Climb trees for manual trimming and removals in and above power lines.
• Prepare, operate, and maintain tools and equipment such as hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Remove limbs and brush, and dispose of debris.
• Apply spray chemicals to preserve desirable vegetation.
• Ensure safety by safeguarding employees and the public, and help enforce safety practices.

What you’ll need:

• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting at least 50 lbs. to shoulder height or more.
• Capability to operate two-handed equipment (chainsaws, circular saws, etc.) and endure extreme climate conditions.
• Willingness to obtain specialized training and certifications, such as tree species identification and licenses.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Pass pre-employment background checks, drug tests, and skills assessments.
• Ability to obtain a Driver’s License.

We value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, and our policies comply with applicable laws.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Lewis Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be informed of their rights under federal employment laws, including the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.