Jr Trimmer

Lewis Tree Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading utility vegetation management company, where your love for the outdoors and teamwork will shine. As a Jr. Trimmer, you will engage in exciting physical work, from climbing trees to operating specialized equipment, all while ensuring safety and efficiency. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow in a supportive, employee-owned environment that values diversity and collaboration. With competitive pay and specialized training, your potential is limitless as you contribute to the community and protect the environment. Embrace the adventure and make a difference every day!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Specialized Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Local 3 Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more and operate two-handed equipment.
• Willingness to obtain specialized training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming and removal, ensuring safety practices.
• Direct crew and conduct job briefings at each site.

Skills

Physical Labor

Tree Species Identification

Operating Power Equipment

First Aid and CPR

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Chainsaw

Aerial Lift

Power Equipment

Job description

At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. We’re the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America… and always growing.We’re in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees.

Why you’ll love being part of the Lewis Family:

• We are empowered to share our talents. We care deeply. We conquer challenges. We respect our differences. We trust each other. We keep each other safe. Together, we do great things.
• We offer for Union positions:
• Competitive pay ($35.24 hourly)
• Specialized paid training & certifications
• Local 3 benefits
• Employee assistance program
• That everyone on the team matters
• That we don’t constrain workers in order to create safety, we ask workers what they need to do work safely, reliably, and productively.
• That workers aren’t the problem; workers are the problem solvers.
• That through diversity we build strength
• That being an employee-owned company (ESOP), it provides future financial stability for our employees
• That when you join the Lewis Tree Team, your potential is unlimited

Why you'll love this Job:

• You love the outdoors: you enjoy varying environments/weather, not afraid to get dirty, adventurous
• You are open to new ideas: willing to listen and observe, humble
• You are self-motivated: driven, strong work ethic, willing to “do what it takes”
• You are adaptable: can think on your feet, nimble, flexible
• You are collaborative: strong people skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback, willing to speak-up

What you’ll do as a Jr. Trimmer at Lewis:

Performs actual work functions as a qualified line clearance tree trimmer.
Directs tree crew when crew leader is away from the job.
Responsible for the inspection and proper working conditions for all tools and equipment assigned to the employee by the Crew Leader. Request repairs or replacements when necessary.
Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the working area Keeps informed on new equipment specifications, standards, practices, and procedures.
Conducts and assists in conducting a job briefing at each job site. (Pre-Job Hazard Survey).
When required by Crew Leader, conducts field training or retraining of crew members in the performance of the following functions:
Trims trees, involving climbing and working in trees near energized lines.
Removal of trees and brush, dispose of debris.
Operation of power equipment, such as trucks, chippers, aerial lifts, power
saws, sprayers, use of ladders and tools.
Spraying brush and stumps, mixing, proper application of spray chemicals to
prevent damage to desirable vegetation.
Assist crew leader with obtaining written permission from property owners. Help promote and maintain good customer and public relations.
Help enforce job safety practices. In addition to the above, performs other duties as required or assigned.

What you’ll need:

• Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs to shoulder height or more
• Capable of operating two-handed equipment (chain saw, circular saw, etc.) and have the physical ability to endure extreme climate variances.
• Willing and able to obtain specialized training and certifications as required, such as:
  Tree species identification and local, state and federal licenses
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests
• Ability to obtain valid Driver’s License

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought and valued.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service’s practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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