Groundsperson: Thriving Outdoors Career with ESOP

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid training and industry certs

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k) + PTO and EAP

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service busca un Groundperson para trabajar al aire libre, alrededor de líneas eléctricas, realizando limpieza y manejo de equipo. El puesto requiere certificaciones de groundperson o la capacidad de obtenerlas, y disponibilidad para viajar entre sitios de trabajo.

Ofrecemos salario competitivo, ESOP, entrenamiento pagado y certificaciones de la industria, además de beneficios de salud y visión. Únete a un equipo que prioriza la seguridad y la camaradería, con oportunidades de

Qualifications

• Groundperson certification (or ability to complete).
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions - physical ability to hike, lift up to 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 and maintain).
• Team player attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.

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

Willingness to work outdoors

Valid driver’s license

CPR/First Aid certification

Herbicide applicator certification

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Blowers

Pruners

Pole pruners

Ropes

Aerial lift trucks

Job description

Lewis Tree Service busca un Groundperson para trabajar al aire libre, alrededor de líneas eléctricas, realizando limpieza y manejo de equipo. El puesto requiere certificaciones de groundperson o la capacidad de obtenerlas, y disponibilidad para viajar entre sitios de trabajo.

Ofrecemos salario competitivo, ESOP, entrenamiento pagado y certificaciones de la industria, además de beneficios de salud y visión. Únete a un equipo que prioriza la seguridad y la camaradería, con oportunidades de