Bilingual Safety Specialist

North Coast Holdings, Inc.; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Paid training

Health, dental, vision & 401(k)

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service in Philadelphia, PA, and surrounding areas is seeking a bilingual Safety Specialist to lead safety initiatives onsite with crews across multiple locations. The role requires OSHA/ANSI knowledge, line clearance experience, and the ability to train teams on safety procedures and tool use.

As a growing ESOP-owned company, you will partner with Operations, conduct site observations, deliver safety moments, and drive continuous improvement while traveling regionally (30–40%).

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent plus safety credentials (CUSP, CTSP, ASP, GSP, ISA Arborist) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of line clearance or related industry experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA/ANSI requirements; OSHA 30 Hour or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible leader, modeling Lewis’s Operating Principles.
• Build partnerships with Operations to drive safety improvements.
• Lead morning huddles and safety moments for crews.
• Conduct worksite observations to identify risks and verify compliance with policies/regulations; provide feedback to leadership.
• Train and coach employees on safety tools, rigging, and related procedures.
• Investigate and analyze incidents to facilitate organizational learning.
• Travel 30–40% regionally, including overnight stays.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

OSHA/ANSI knowledge

Driver's license

Line clearance experience

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or safety credentials

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bilingual Safety Specialist

Job Locations: US-PA-Philadelphia | US-DE-Wilmington | US-MD-Baltimore | US-NJ-Atlantic City

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Location Type: Onsite

Min Pay Range USD $64,250.00/Yr. Max Pay Range USD $72,000.00/Yr.

Overview

Join a Company That Grows People: At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk! Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions! Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie! Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

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 (saws, pruners, hanger poles, rigging tools, saddles, harnesses, aerial lifts, etc.)
  • Technical skills from fundamentals to advanced (roping and rigging, collision avoidance, climbing techniques)
  • Safety-related processes and risks (aerial rescue, electrical safety, First Aid/CPR)
• Investigate and analyze incidents using current methods 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
• Report timely and accurately to Safety and Operations Regional Leadership
• Perform all other related duties as assigned
• Significant travel within the divisional footprint including Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and southern Pennsylvania

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health and Safety
• Minimum 1 year in a safety leadership role
• Experience in line clearance, ISA Arborist, or related industry
• Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) – required within 1 year of hire
• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong ability to lead teams and drive change
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with computers, smartphones, and MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of vegetation management tools, practices, and procedures
• Familiarity with OSHA, ANSI, DOT, and tree industry regulations and standards

Physical Demands

• Write, type, file, and organize
• Observe and respond to visual and oral instructions/messages
• Adjust quickly and efficiently from task to task
• Bend, reach, grasp, and organize materials
• Communicate clearly in a professional manner
• Perform in the presence of distractions or work frustrations
• Maintain regular and timely attendance
• Participate in employee and professional training events
• Travel 30–40% of the time, including overnight
  • Continuously – Communicating, observing, documenting, traveling
  • Frequently – Standing, walking, driving
  • Occasionally – Bending, reaching, lifting
  • Rarely – Exposure to hazardous materials

Environmental Conditions

• Regularly – Field environment with exposure to outdoor elements
• Occasionally – Office environment, temperature extremes
• Rarely – Hazardous materials, air quality issues
• PPE required per OSHA and ANSI standards

Tools & Equipment

• Computers, phones, tablets
• Communication devices
• Safety and training equipment
• Utility vegetation management tools

What We Offer

• Non-Union Benefits:
  • Competitive pay $64,250 - $72,000
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Paid training and certifications
  • Health, dental, vision & HSA options
  • 401(k) + match
  • Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

People Promise

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 based on 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.

Spanish Posting

Únete a una empresa que hace crecer a las personasEn Lewis, no solo podamos árboles, construimos un futuro. Como la segunda empresa más grande de gestión de vegetación para servicios públicos en América del Norte y orgullosamente propiedad de los empleados, creemos que cada persona en nuestro equipo importa. Cuando te unes a Lewis, no solo estás aceptando un trabajo, estás invirtiendo en tu futuro. Por qué te encantará trabajar aquíDisfruta del aire libre mientras trabajas en la naturaleza, ¡no atrapado detrás de un escritorio!Impulsa tu carrera con nosotros; priorizamos la capacitación y las promociones internas.Únete a un equipo dinámico que defiende la seguridad, valora tu opinión y fomenta un fuerte sentido de camaradería.Construye tu futuro con nosotros a través de nuestro fantástico Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP). Lo que harás como Especialista en Seguridad (Safety Specialist)Ser un líder visible que influya, motive y modele los Principios Operativos de Lewis.Construir y mantener sólidas alianzas con Operaciones para impulsar mejoras continuas y positivas en seguridad.Participar en reuniones matutinas (huddles) y ofrecer charlas de seguridad (“tailgates” o “safety moments”) a los equipos de trabajo.Realizar observaciones en los sitios de trabajo para identificar riesgos potenciales y verificar cumplimiento con requisitos de la empresa y las normativas; proporcionar retroalimentación del liderazgo de Operaciones.Brindar asistencia oportuna e interpretación coherente de las políticas y procedimientos de seguridad. Capacitar y entran