Arborist- Top Trimmer

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Services, a leading utility vegetation management company, seeks an Arborist- Top Trimmer. This role involves tree trimming, climbing, and operating equipment in a team environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in arboriculture and a strong commitment to safety. Join a family-oriented company that values employee ownership and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Specialized paid training & certifications

Career advancement opportunities

Affordable health insurance plans

Retirement plans including ESOP

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Two years or more experience as a Trimmer/Climber.
• Knowledge of arboriculture techniques.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming and removal duties.
• Operate chainsaws and aerial lifts.
• Safeguard employees and the public.

Skills

Tree identification

Knot tying

Physical endurance

Safety practices

Education

Valid Driver License

First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

Chainsaw

Aerial lift

Job description

Join to apply for the Arborist- Top Trimmer role at Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned

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

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 Top Trimmer/Climber at Lewis:

• 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 treetops and limbs, trimming or removal of at-risk/damaged trees as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, etc.
• Climb trees and operate a bucket for 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

• Two years or more experience working as a Trimmer/Climber, working around utility lines.
• Knowledge of trees including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, as applicable to working close to energized conductors.
• Experience in tree climbing, knot tying and PPE
• 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 Local, state and federal licenses
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards
• Pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and job duty skills tests.
• Valid Driver License, MedCard (DOT), or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).