Groundsperson: Outdoor Vegetation Tech to Grow

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Bozrah (CT); In loco; USD 29.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay

Paid training and certifications

Career advancement opportunities

Local 42 Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descrizione del lavoro

Lewis Tree Service is seeking a groundperson to support vegetation management for utility partners and other customers. You will be on the right hand of our tree crews, working outdoors in diverse conditions.

This role offers paid training, certification opportunities, safety-focused culture, frequent travel to job sites, and a path to advancement within a strong employee-owned company.

Competenze

• Groundperson certification (or ability to complete).
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; ability to hike, lift up to 50 lbs, operate tools.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification provided by Lewis.
• Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete and maintain).
• Team player attitude, adaptability and strong work ethic.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

Mansioni

• You’ll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting vegetation management for utility partners and other customers.
• Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal, lift logs, drag brush).
• Operate and maintain chainsaws, chipper, 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 (including overnight) to different job sites.
• Participate in safety briefings and follow company safety protocols.

Conoscenze

Groundperson certification

Outdoor work

Valid driver's license

CPR/First Aid certification

Herbicide applicator certification

Team player attitude

Strumenti

Chainsaws

Chippers

Blowers

Sprayers

Tablets/communication devices

Descrizione del lavoro

Lewis Tree Service is seeking a groundperson to support vegetation management for utility partners and other customers. You will be on the right hand of our tree crews, working outdoors in diverse conditions.

This role offers paid training, certification opportunities, safety-focused culture, frequent travel to job sites, and a path to advancement within a strong employee-owned company.