Groundsperson

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Williamston (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid training and industry certifications

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k) with paid time off

Job summary

Lewis Services is looking for a motivated Groundperson to join our team in Williamston, NC. In this role, you will work outdoors, clearing vegetation and debris around power lines while ensuring safety protocols are followed. We prioritize training and internal growth within our employee-owned company, fostering a strong team atmosphere.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Join us in building a future where every team member matters!

Qualifications

• Groundperson certification or ability to achieve it.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license (CDL preferred).

Responsibilities

• Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines.
• Operate tools and equipment like chainsaws and chippers.
• Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic when needed.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Team-player attitude

Adaptability

Education

Groundperson certification (or ability to complete)

CPR/First Aid certification

Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete)

Tools

Chainsaws

Aerial lift trucks

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

What you’ll do as a Groundperson:

• Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (tree pruning, vegetation removal, lift logs, drag brush, etc.)
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment like chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers
• Assist climbers by spotting from the ground, handing up tools, and using hand lines
• Assist with rigging and felling of trees
• Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
• Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth
• Maintain clean, organized trucks and job sites
• Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic when needed
• Travel frequently (including overnight stays) to different job sites
• Participate in safety briefings and follow all company safety protocols

Qualifications

• Groundperson certification (or ability to complete)
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions—physical ability to hike, lift up 50 lbs., and handle tools—valid driver’s license (CDL preferred)
• CPR/First Aid certification (provided by Lewis)
• Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete and maintain)
• Team‑player attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations

Physical Demands

• Lift 50 lbs. to shoulder height or higher
• Push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain
• Endure extreme climate variances (severe cold to high heat and humidity)
• Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively
• Operate two‑handed tools and equipment

Continuously

• Standing, walking, handling/grasping, repetitive movements

Frequently

• Lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching

Occasionally

• Driving, climbing stairs/ladders

Rarely

• Sitting, operating

Never

• Tree ascending/descending

Environmental Conditions

• Continuously – outdoor work
• Occasionally – noise levels
• Frequently – extreme temperatures
• Rarely – contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues
• Never – confined spaces

Tools & Equipment

• Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs
• Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper
• Blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, ropes
• Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes
• Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs
• Tablets and communication devices

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid training and industry 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. We prohibit 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—are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Spanish Posting

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

¿Sus funciones como personal en tierra?

• Despejar vegetación y escombros de los lugares de trabajo alrededor de líneas eléctricas (podar árboles, eliminar vegetación, levantar troncos, arrastrar maleza, etc.).
• Operar y mantener herramientas y equipos como motosierras, astilladoras, sopladores y pulverizadores.
• Ayudar a los escaladores observándolos desde el suelo, entregándoles herramientas y usando cuerdas de mano.
• Ayudar con el aparejo y la tala de árboles.
• Salvaguardar a los colegas y al público de los peligros dentro del área de trabajo y sus alrededores.
• Aplicar herbicidas (con la certificación adecuada) para controlar el crecimiento.
• Mantener los camiones y los lugares de trabajo limpios y organizados.
• Establecer zonas de control de tráfico y dirigir el tráfico cuando sea necesario.
• Viajar con frecuencia, incluidos pernoctes, a diferentes sitios de trabajo.
• Participar en las reuniones informativas de seguridad y seguir todos los protocolos de seguridad de la empresa.

¿Qué usted aporta?

• Certificación de personal en tierra (o capacidad para completarla).
• Disposición para trabajar al aire libre en todas las condiciones climáticas—capacidad física para caminar, levantar 50 libras y manipular herramientas—licencia de conducir válida (se prefiere CDL).
• Certificación de RCP/primeros auxilios (proporcionada por Lewis).
• Certificación de aplicador de herbicidas (o capacidad para completarla y mantenerla).
• Actitud de trabajo en equipo, adaptabilidad y una sólida ética de trabajo.
• Garantizar el cumplimiento con todas las reglamentaciones locales, estatales y federales aplicables.

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