Arborist - Tree Trimmer

Lewis Tree Service; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to safety and employee success by working outdoors in a dynamic team environment. This role involves tree trimming and climbing, ensuring the safety of both the crew and the public. With a commitment to growth, the company offers specialized training and a supportive atmosphere. If you are passionate about nature, enjoy physical work, and are eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Specialized paid training & certifications

Health insurance plans

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership plan

Retirement & savings plans options

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a Trimmer/Climber around utility wires.
• Knowledge of arboriculture techniques and tree growth habits.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming and removal duties for utility customers.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards during work.

Skills

Tree Identification

Climbing Skills

Knot Tying

Physical Labor

Safety Practices

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Aerial Lifts

Hand Tools

Job 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 career opportunities, 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 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.
• Mix 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:

• At least one year’s experience working as a Trimmer/Climber, working around utility wires.
• 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.
• First Aid and CPR cards.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests.

We offer…

• Specialized paid training & certifications.
• 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.