Groundsperson: Outdoor Tree Crew Support with ESOP

Lewis Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Paid training and certifications

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service in Houston, TX is hiring a Groundperson to support vegetation management for utility partners. You’ll work outdoors and travel to various sites, operating tools with safety as a priority. The company offers ESOP ownership and paid training to help you grow with us.

You will assist climbing crews, handle equipment, apply herbicides with proper certification, and maintain clean trucks and job sites while contributing to a collaborative, safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Groundperson certification (or ability to complete)
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred)
• CPR/First Aid certification provided by Lewis
• Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete)
• Team player attitude, adaptability and strong work ethic
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations

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 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 to different job sites

Skills

Groundperson certification

Valid driver’s license

CDL preferred

CPR/First Aid certification

Herbicide applicator certification

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Blowers

Sprayers

Pole pruners

Ropes & climbing gear

Job description

Lewis Tree Service in Houston, TX is hiring a Groundperson to support vegetation management for utility partners. You’ll work outdoors and travel to various sites, operating tools with safety as a priority. The company offers ESOP ownership and paid training to help you grow with us.

You will assist climbing crews, handle equipment, apply herbicides with proper certification, and maintain clean trucks and job sites while contributing to a collaborative, safety-focused team.