Climber - Arborist

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

ESOP

Training and internal promotions

Job summary

Lewis Tree Services in Brattleboro, Vermont, is seeking a climber/trimmer to support utility vegetation management projects for power utilities and clients.

This role involves ground-level and aloft pruning, operation of chainsaws and chippers, rigging, and safe lifting work. Lewis emphasizes training, internal promotions, and an ESOP. New hires may qualify for a $600 sign-on bonus, with $1000 bonus for CDL holders.

Responsibilities

• Ground-level and aloft pruning and vegetation removal near power lines.
• Operate chainsaws, chippers, and similar equipment.
• Assist with job site setup, rigging, traffic control, and cleanup.
• Support job site safety by spotting and communicating hazards.
• Apply herbicides in accordance with guidelines.
• Drive and operate trucks and specialized equipment (certification required).
• Participate in job briefings.

Skills

Tree climbing

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Rigging equipment

Aerial lift

Job description

• Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs

Spanish Posting

Únase a una empresa que fomenta el crecimiento de las personas

En Lewis, no solo podamos árboles, construimos un futuro. Como la segunda empresa de mayor tamaño de gestión de servicios y vegetación en Norteamérica y una orgullosa empresa propiedad de sus empleados, creemos que cada persona de nuestro equipo es importante. Cuando se incorpora a Lewis, no solo comienza un trabajo, invierte en su futuro.

$600 Sign On Bonus for New Employees! $1000 with CDL

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)!
• $600 sign on bonus for new employees with 1+ years climbing experience

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as a Climber/Trimmer

As a Trimmer at Lewis Tree Services, you’ll build foundational skills in utility vegetation management and provide support for tree trimming and line clearing operations serving utility companies and other clients.

• Ground-level and aloft tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines and equipment (includes climbing or aerial lift work under supervision and proper training).
• Operate chainsaws, chippers, and similar equipment; use handlines to lower limbs and equipment; fell and rig trees.
• Assist with job site set up, maintenance, rigging, traffic control, and general job site cleanup.
• Support job site safety by spotting, assisting climbers, and communicating hazards.
• Apply herbicides in accordance with company and legal guidelines.
• Drive and operate trucks and specialized equipment (certification required).
• Participate in job briefings