Arborist - Tree Trimmer

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Texas; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vegetation management company as an Arborist - Tree Trimmer. Enjoy the outdoors while performing tree trimming and maintenance duties. The role offers specialized training, career advancement, and a supportive work environment focused on safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Specialized paid training and certifications

Career advancement opportunities

Health insurance plans

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership plan

Retirement and savings plans

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a Trimmer/Climber.
• Knowledge of trees and arboriculture techniques.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties.
• Climb trees for trimming and removal near power lines.
• Ensure safety by following safety practices.

Skills

Open-Minded

Love the Outdoors

Self-Motivated

Adaptable

Collaborative

Tools

Chainsaws

Aerial Lifts

Job description

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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 team working in a collaborative environment
• Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties for utility customers, including pruning, trimming, and removal of trees and limbs, and removing broken limbs from wires and structures
• Climb trees for trimming and removal near 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 properly
• Apply spray chemicals to preserve desirable vegetation as needed
• Ensure safety of employees and the public by following safety practices and helping enforce safety protocols

What You’ll Need

• At least one year of experience as a Trimmer/Climber working around utility wires
• Knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits, and arboriculture techniques for work near energized conductors
• Experience in tree climbing, knot tying, and PPE use
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and perform physical labor
• Capability to operate equipment like chainsaws and circular saws, and endure extreme climate conditions
• Willingness to obtain necessary certifications such as licenses and First Aid/CPR cards
• Pass pre-employment drug tests and skills assessments

We offer…

• Specialized paid training and certifications
• Career advancement opportunities
• Health insurance plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Retirement and savings plans
• Employee assistance programs

Lewis Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Our policies comply with applicable laws.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Utilities