Crew Leader - Arborist

Lewis Tree Service; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is seeking a Crew Foreman to manage tree trimming and removal operations. This position emphasizes outdoor work, leadership, and safety around utility lines. Candidates must have experience in tree climbing and a strong understanding of arboriculture techniques. As a part of a progressive, employee-owned company, you will benefit from competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Specialized paid training & certifications

Career advancement opportunities

Affordable health insurance plans

Retirement plans including 401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Trimmer/Climber near utility lines.
• Ability to lead with strong communication skills.
• Physical capability to perform heavy labor and operate the necessary equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Interpret tree trimming and removal orders and plan daily work for the crew.
• Perform safety hazard surveys and supervise assigned tasks based on crew members' skills.
• Safeguard employees and the public, enforcing safety practices.

Skills

Communication

Tree Identification and Care

Climbing Techniques

Physical Endurance

Education

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. We’re the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America… and always growing.

We’re in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees.

Why you’ll love being part of the Lewis Family:

• We are empowered to share our talents. We care deeply. We conquer challenges. We respect our differences. We trust each other. We keep each other safe. Together, we do great things.
• We offer for Non-Union positions:
  • Competitive pay
  • Specialized paid training & certifications
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Affordable health insurance plans including Dental, Vision and Health Savings Accounts
  • Retirement plans including Employee stock ownership and 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
• That everyone on the team matters
• That we don’t constrain workers in order to create safety, we ask workers what they need to do work safely, reliably, and productively.
• That workers aren’t the problem; workers are the problem solvers.
• That through diversity we build strength
• That being an employee-owned company (ESOP), it provides future financial stability for our employees
• That when you join the Lewis Tree Team, your potential is unlimited

Why you'll love this Job:

• You love the outdoors: you enjoy varying environments/weather, not afraid to get dirty, adventurous
• You are open to new ideas: willing to listen and observe, humble
• You are self-motivated: driven, strong work ethic, willing to “do what it takes”
• You are adaptable: can think on your feet, nimble, flexible
• You are collaborative: strong people skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback, willing to speak-up

What you’ll do as a Crew Foreman at Lewis:

• Interpret tree trimming, removal and spraying orders initiated by General Foreman or representative of the customer
• Plan and layout daily work for your crew (considering time required to complete work, clean-up time, equipment available, weather conditions, customer’s permission, etc.)
• Perform a Pre-Job Hazard Survey at each job site with all crew members and assign work tasks based on an individual's knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties for Lewis Tree Service’s utility customers including pruning treetops and limbs, trimming or removal of at-risk/damaged trees as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, etc.
• Climb trees and operate a bucket for trimming and removals in and above the power lines.
• Prepare, operate, and maintain all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Remove limbs and brush, clean up and dispose of debris.
• Mix and apply spray chemicals, preserving desirable vegetation.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area.
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices.

What you’ll need:

• Two or more years of experience working as a Trimmer/Climber, working around utility lines.
• Ability to lead people including strong communication skills
• Knowledge of trees including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining, and removing, as applicable to working close to energized conductors.
• Experience in tree climbing, knot tying, and PPE
• Understanding of drawings and symbols representing types of lines, voltage, line equipment, etc.
• Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. to shoulder height or more.
• Capable of operating two-handed equipment (chainsaw, circular saw, etc.) and have the physical ability to endure extreme climate variances.
• Have a valid driver’s license, CDL and/or medical certificate required for the vehicle being operated.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among 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 and valued.

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 on the basis of 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. Lewis Tree Service’s practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Electric Circuits

Expert

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

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