Equipment Operator

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid training and certifications

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k) and paid time off

Job summary

Lewis Services, based in Manassas, Virginia, is seeking dedicated Equipment Operators to join its team. You will be responsible for operating heavy machinery, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring the proper care of vegetation.

Your role will involve working outdoors, utilizing various tools and equipment, and participating in comprehensive training programs aimed at career advancement. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing employee growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Understanding of policies and procedures for equipment operators.
• Relevant licenses/certifications to operate heavy equipment.
• General knowledge of trees and arboriculture techniques.
• Completion of Equipment Operator Technical Knowledge Certification.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and ability to read circuit maps.
• Herbicide applicator certification and licensing.
• Valid driver’s license, CDL, and medical certification (as required).
• CPR and First Aid certification (provided by Lewis).

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment per Lewis policy and manufacturer guidelines.
• Safeguard equipment and ensure proper maintenance and inspection.
• Identify and mark hazards in the work area.
• Promote safety for colleagues and the public.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work vehicles.
• Report equipment issues and incidents immediately.
• Support customer and public relations.
• Drive and operate trucks and other assigned equipment.

Skills

Understanding of policies and procedures for equipment operators

Relevant licenses/certifications to operate heavy equipment

General knowledge of trees and arboriculture techniques

Completion of Equipment Operator Technical Knowledge Certification

Basic knowledge of electrical circuits

Herbicide applicator certification

Valid driver's license and medical certification

CPR and First Aid certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Aerial lift trucks

Herbicide applicators

Job description

Overview

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).

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment per Lewis policy and manufacturer guidelines.
• Safeguard equipment and ensure proper maintenance and inspection.
• Identify and mark hazards in the work area.
• Promote safety for colleagues and the public.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work vehicles.
• Report equipment issues and incidents immediately.
• Support customer and public relations.
• Drive and operate trucks and other assigned equipment.
• Participate in job briefings and site preparation.
• Remove vegetation and debris (e.g., lifting logs, dragging brush).
• Operate chainsaws and similar equipment after demonstrating proficiency.
• Load/unload trucks and machinery.
• Hike difficult terrain while carrying tools and equipment.
• Apply herbicide in compliance with regulations.
• Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic.
• Travel frequently, including overnight stays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Understanding of policies and procedures for equipment operators.
• Relevant licenses/certifications to operate heavy equipment.
• General knowledge of trees and arboriculture techniques (if involved in tree work).
• Completion of Equipment Operator Technical Knowledge Certification.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and ability to read circuit maps.
• Herbicide applicator certification and licensing.
• Valid driver’s license, CDL, and medical certification (as required).
• CPR and First Aid certification (provided by Lewis).
• Compliance with all applicable laws.

Physical Demands

Continuous: lift up to 50 lbs. to shoulder height, push or pull a minimum of 50 lbs., walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain, climb onto and off of equipment, endure extreme climate conditions, hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively, operate two‑handed tools and equipment.

Environmental Conditions

Continuous: outdoor work; Frequent: temperature extremes; Occasional: noise levels; Rarely: hazardous materials, air quality issues; Never: confined spaces.

Tools & Equipment

• Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs.
• Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper.
• Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes.
• Herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs.
• Communication devices, tablet computers.
• Manual and hydraulic tools.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid training and certifications.
• Health, dental, vision & HSA options.
• 401(k) +.
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

People Promise

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 based on 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 under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versión en Español

Únase a una empresa que fomenta el crecimiento de las personas. En Lewis, no solo cultivamos 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.

Por qué le encantará trabajar aquí

• Experimente un maravilloso entorno al aire libre mientras trabaja en la naturaleza, no quede atrapado detrás de un escritorio.
• Eleve su carrera profesional con nosotros. Priorizamos la capacitación y las promociones internas.
• Únase a un equipo vibrante que es pionero en seguridad, valora su opinión y fomenta un fuerte sentido de la camaradería.
• Forme su futuro con nosotros a través de nuestro fantástico Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP).

Funciones como operador de maquinaria

• Operar maquinaria pesada según la política de Lewis y las pautas del fabricante.
• Proteger la maquinaria y garantizar el mantenimiento y la inspección adecuada.
• Identificar y marcar los peligros en el área de trabajo.
• Promover la seguridad de los colegas y del público.
• Mantener las herramientas, maquinarias y vehículos de trabajo.
• Informar de inmediato los problemas e incidentes con la maquinaria.
• Apoyar las relaciones con los clientes y el público.
• Conducir y operar camiones, y otras maquinarias asignadas.
• Participar en reuniones informativas sobre el trabajo y la preparación del sitio.
• Retirar la vegetación y los escombros (p.ej., levantar troncos o arrastrar maleza).
• Operar motosierras y equipos similares después de demostrar la destreza.
• Cargar/descargar camiones y maquinaria.
• Caminar en terrenos difíciles mientras con herramientas y equipos.
• Aplicar herbicida en cumplimiento de las reglamentaciones.
• Establecer zonas de control de tráfico y dirigir el tráfico.
• Viajar con frecuencia, incluidos pernoctes.
• Realizar otras tareas relacionadas asignadas.

Lo que usted aporta

• Comprensión de las políticas y procedimientos para los operadores de maquinaria.
• Licencias/certificaciones pertinentes para operar maquinaria pesada.
• Conocimientos generales sobre árboles y técnicas de arboricultura (si se trabaja con árboles).
• Obtención de la certificación de conocimientos técnicos para operador de maquinaria.
• Conocimientos básicos de circuitos eléctricos y capacidad para leer mapas de circuitos.
• Certificación y licencia de aplicador de herbicida.
• Licencia de conducir válida, CDL y certificación médica (según se requiera).
• Certificación en RCP y primeros auxilios (proporcionado por Lewis).
• Cumplimiento de todas las leyes aplicables.

Beneficios

• Pago competitivo.
• Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP).
• Capacitación y certificaciones de la industria remuneradas.
• Opciones de salud, dental, de la visión y HSA.
• 401(k) +.
• Tiempo libre remunerado y Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (EAP).

Compromiso con nuestra gente

El compromiso con nuestra gente es la clave del éxito de nuestro negocio. Respetamos las diferencias entre nosotros, y aprovechamos esas diferencias para crear un entorno donde todos los empleados se sientan bienvenidos y tratados con justicia. Buscamos las mejores soluciones posibles al atraer e involucrar a una fuerza laboral diversa donde se busquen y valoren todas las perspectivas.

Lewis Tree Service es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de empleo y se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades tanto a los candidatos como a los empleados. Lewis Tree Service prohíbe la discriminación ilegal o el acoso de empleados y candidatos por motivos de raza, credo, color, nacionalidad, sexo, edad (más de 40 años), religión, discapacidad, estado civil, orientación sexual, información genética, estado de ciudadanía, estado de veterano o cualquier otra característica legalmente protegida.