Groundsperson - CDL Driver

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pago competitivo

Plan de propiedad de acciones para empleados (ESOP)

Capacitación pagada y certificaciones

Job summary

Lewis Services, un líder en gestión de vegetación en América del Norte, busca personal para trabajos al aire libre. Trabajarás en la limpieza de vegetación y escombros junto a líneas de energía, usando herramientas manuales y mecánicas.

Como parte de nuestro equipo, recibirás capacitación valiosa y tendrás la oportunidad de ser parte de nuestro plan de propiedad de acciones para empleados. Se valoran la adaptabilidad y el trabajo en equipo.

Qualifications

• Certificación en CPR/Primeros Auxilios (proporcionada por Lewis).
• Capacidad física para trabajar al aire libre y levantar hasta 50 lbs.
• Capacidad para cumplir con todas las regulaciones aplicables.

Responsibilities

• Limpiar vegetación y escombros de los sitios de trabajo alrededor de las líneas eléctricas.
• Operar y mantener herramientas como motosierras y sopladores.
• Asistir a los escaladores desde el suelo y manejar líneas de mano.

Skills

Trabajo en equipo

Adaptabilidad

Ética de trabajo

Education

Certificación de Groundperson

Licencia de conducir CDL válida

Tools

Cortasetos

Tractores de elevación

Herramientas de escalada

Job description

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.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk.
• Elevate your career with training and internal promotions.
• Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters camaraderie.
• Shape your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Responsibilities

• 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 such as chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers.
• Assist climbers by spotting from the ground, handing 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 to 50 lbs., and handle tools.
• 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.
• Valid CDL driver’s license.

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 (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity).
• Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively.
• Operate two‑handed tools and equipment.

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, chippers.
• 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) and paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for applicants and employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment 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 recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay‑off, and termination, are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.