Bilingual Safety Leader – Field & Compliance, ESOP

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Atlantic City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP

Paid training and certifications

401(k) + match

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service in New Jersey seeks a Safety Specialist to lead field safety initiatives, partner with Operations, and drive continuous safety improvements across the divisional footprint. The role requires travel and hands-on training with crews, focusing on rigging, electrical safety, and incident investigations.

Qualifications include a related degree and OSHA ANSI knowledge; bilingual Spanish/English is required, with ESOP company benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of High School diploma/GED with safety/industry-related credentials (CUSP, CTSP, ASP, GSP, ISA Arborist) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in line clearance or related industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI requirements; OSHA 30 Hour or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible leader, influencing and motivating while modeling Lewis's Operating Principles.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Operations to drive positive and continuous safety improvements.
• Participate in morning huddles and deliver safety tailgates/safety moments to job crews.
• Conduct worksite observations to identify potential risks and compliance with company and regulatory requirements; provide feedback to Operations Leadership.
• Provide timely assistance and consistent interpretation of company safety policies/procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Train and coach employees on working safely with utility line clearance tools, rigging, and safety procedures.
• Investigate and analyze incidents to facilitate organizational learning and build capacity to fail safely.
• Prepare evaluations and provide summary reports and recommendations for Operations and Safety Leadership.
• Communicate safety program needs with regional leadership and report to Safety/Operations leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Safety training

Communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Team coaching

Field safety

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in related field

CTSP credential

CUSP credential

ISA Arborist

OSHA 30 Hour

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lewis Tree Service in New Jersey seeks a Safety Specialist to lead field safety initiatives, partner with Operations, and drive continuous safety improvements across the divisional footprint. The role requires travel and hands-on training with crews, focusing on rigging, electrical safety, and incident investigations.

Qualifications include a related degree and OSHA ANSI knowledge; bilingual Spanish/English is required, with ESOP company benefits and growth opportunities available.