Groundsperson - Outdoor Vegetation Crew Support (ESOP)

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; York (York County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid training and industry certs

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k) +

Paid time off and EAP

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is hiring a Groundperson to support vegetation management for utility partners and customers. You will work outdoors, assisting in pruning, clearing, and equipment operation, with frequent travel to job sites.

Ideal candidates hold a Groundperson certification, are ready to work in all weather, and can lift 50 lbs. CDL is preferred; CPR/First Aid and herbicide certification are provided or obtainable through Lewis.

Qualifications

• Groundperson certification (or ability to obtain)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, hike and lift up to 50 lbs
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification provided by Lewis
• Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to obtain)
• Follow applicable regulations and safety protocols

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Groundperson certification

CDL preferred

CPR/First Aid

Outdoor work

Team player

Safety protocols

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Blowers

P runers

Job description

Lewis Tree Service is hiring a Groundperson to support vegetation management for utility partners and customers. You will work outdoors, assisting in pruning, clearing, and equipment operation, with frequent travel to job sites.

Ideal candidates hold a Groundperson certification, are ready to work in all weather, and can lift 50 lbs. CDL is preferred; CPR/First Aid and herbicide certification are provided or obtainable through Lewis.