Crew Leader: Outdoor Tree Crew Lead with ESOP

Lewis Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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

Job summary

Lewis Services is seeking a skilled Crew Leader in Houston to supervise a utility vegetation management crew. You will oversee safe tree trimming, line clearance, and field crew performance, ensuring efficient operations and strict safety compliance.

Requirements include 3+ years in tree crews or vegetation management, ANSI Z133 and A300 standards knowledge, and rope/anchor lift skills. CDL or medical cert may be needed. Competitive ESOP company benefits offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a tree crew or utility vegetation management.
• Strong knowledge of ANSI Z133 safety requirements and A300 pruning standards.
• Proficiency in identifying poisonous plants.
• Proficiency in electrical circuit basics and interpreting circuit maps.
• Advanced rope access and safety saddle skills; aerial lift ops.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily tree crew operations and ensure safe, efficient work practices.
• Plan and assign tasks based on crew skills and requirements.
• Monitor crew performance and conduct coaching and training.
• Maintain updated contact info and report availability or fitness-for-duty.
• Conduct field trainings and briefings for crew readiness.
• Enforce safety standards and company policies; report incidents.
• Identify hazards and implement safety barriers and signs.
• Make weather/safety-based work slowdown decisions.
• Perform and direct tree trimming, removal, and clearance near energized lines.

Skills

3+ years in a tree crew or utility veg

ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements

A300 Pruning Standards

Identify poisonous plants

Electrical circuit basics & circuitMap

Tree ascent/descent with ropes & PPE

Aerial lift operations

Crew Leader Certification or ability

Driver's license; CDL if needed

CPR & First Aid certified

Leadership and decision-making

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Lewis Services is seeking a skilled Crew Leader in Houston to supervise a utility vegetation management crew. You will oversee safe tree trimming, line clearance, and field crew performance, ensuring efficient operations and strict safety compliance.

Requirements include 3+ years in tree crews or vegetation management, ANSI Z133 and A300 standards knowledge, and rope/anchor lift skills. CDL or medical cert may be needed. Competitive ESOP company benefits offered.