Arborist - Tree Trimmer

Lewis Tree Service; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service, the second-largest vegetation management company in North America, seeks a Trimmer/Climber. Candidates will work in a team environment, responsible for tree trimming, safety practices, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, enjoys the outdoors, and possesses required tree care experience.

Benefits

Specialized paid training & certifications

Health insurance plans

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership plan

Retirement & savings plans options

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of tree care experience required.
• Knowledge of arboriculture techniques is essential.
• Experience with First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming and line clearing duties.
• Safeguard the public while working in hazardous conditions.
• Maintain tools and equipment for safe operation.

Skills

Tree Knowledge

Climbing Skills

PPE Knowledge

Safety Awareness

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.
• 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:

• 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.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

2 years:

2 years:

Tree Care Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

First Aid Certification

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