CDL Driver – Outdoor Groundperson, ESOP & Training

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Corry (Erie County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid training and industry certs

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k) +

Paid time off and EAP

Per Diem

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is seeking a Groundperson to support vegetation management work with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. You will clear vegetation around power lines, operate chainsaws, sprayers, and related equipment, and assist climbers from the ground.

The role includes frequent travel to multiple sites and ongoing training opportunities. We offer training and certifications, ESOP ownership, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA,

Qualifications

• Groundperson certification (or ability to complete).
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physical ability to hike, lift 50 lbs., and handle tools.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• CPR/First Aid certification (provided by Lewis) - Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete and maintain).
• Team player attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal, lift logs, drag brush, etc.).
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment like chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers.
• Assist climbers by spotting from the ground, handing up tools, and using hand lines.
• Assist with rigging and felling of trees.
• Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth.
• Maintain clean, organized trucks and job sites.
• Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic when needed.
• Travel frequently (including overnight stays) to different job sites.
• Participate in safety briefings and follow all company safety protocols.

Skills

Groundperson certification

Outdoor work readiness

Physically fit (lift 50 lbs.)

CDL

CPR/First Aid cert

Herbicide applicator cert

Team player attitude

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Blowers

Sprayers

Fuel handling

Cones

Signs

Ladders/rigging gear

Job description

Lewis Tree Service is seeking a Groundperson to support vegetation management work with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. You will clear vegetation around power lines, operate chainsaws, sprayers, and related equipment, and assist climbers from the ground.

The role includes frequent travel to multiple sites and ongoing training opportunities. We offer training and certifications, ESOP ownership, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA,