Climber - Arborist

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

ESOP

Career growth

Outdoor work environment

Job summary

Lewis Tree Services is seeking a dedicated climber/trimmer to join our outdoor crew. You will perform tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to keep power lines clear and support utility clients. This role involves climbing or operating an aerial lift under supervision.

We offer strong ESOP benefits, a $600 sign-on bonus for new employees with 1+ years climbing experience, and opportunities for training and internal promotion. Join a team that values safety and camaraderie.

Qualifications

• 1+ years climbing experience preferred.
• Able to operate chainsaws and similar equipment.
• Willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Climbing experience

Outdoor work

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Handlines

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