Groundsperson: Outdoor Tree & Vegetation (ESOP)

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Paid training and industry certs

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k) + Paid time off

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is hiring a Groundperson to support vegetation management for utility sites. You’ll clear vegetation around power lines, operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers, and assist climbers from the ground.

This entry-level role offers hands-on outdoors work, safety training, and opportunities to advance, with OSHA/ANSI-compliant PPE provided. As an employee-owned company, Lewis emphasizes ESOP, competitive pay, paid training, health benefits, and internal

Qualifications

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Physical ability to hike, lift up to 50 lbs., and handle tools.
• CPR/First Aid certification provided by Lewis or completed by candidate.
• Herbicide applicator certification or ability to obtain and maintain it.
• Must have a valid CDL driver’s license.

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
• Travel frequently (including overnight stays) to different job sites

Skills

Outdoor work readiness

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

Groundperson certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Herbicide applicator certification

VALID CDL DRIVER'S LICENSE

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Blowers

Sprayers

Job description

Lewis Tree Service is hiring a Groundperson to support vegetation management for utility sites. You’ll clear vegetation around power lines, operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers, and assist climbers from the ground.

This entry-level role offers hands-on outdoors work, safety training, and opportunities to advance, with OSHA/ANSI-compliant PPE provided. As an employee-owned company, Lewis emphasizes ESOP, competitive pay, paid training, health benefits, and internal