Groundsperson: Outdoor Tree Crew Aide (Paid Training)

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay ($21.23+/hour)

Paid training and certifications.

Career advancement opportunities

Local 42 Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service seeks a Groundperson to support vegetation management for utility partners and clients. You will clear vegetation, operate chainsaws, chipper, blower, and sprayers, and assist climbers from the ground with tools and rigging.

Travel is frequent, safety briefings are mandatory, and herbicide applicator work may be involved with certification. CDL preferred; outdoor work in all weather conditions is expected.

Qualifications

• Groundperson certification (or ability to complete)
• Physical ability to hike, lift 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)
• Commitment to following regulations and safety protocols

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 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

Skills

Groundperson certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Herbicide applicator certification

CDL preferred

Team player attitude

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Blowers

Sprayers

Pruners

Pole pruners

Job description

Lewis Tree Service seeks a Groundperson to support vegetation management for utility partners and clients. You will clear vegetation, operate chainsaws, chipper, blower, and sprayers, and assist climbers from the ground with tools and rigging.

Travel is frequent, safety briefings are mandatory, and herbicide applicator work may be involved with certification. CDL preferred; outdoor work in all weather conditions is expected.