Lead the Field: Operations Leadership Trainee

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Paid training and certifications

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service in Michigan seeks an Operations Leadership Trainee to build a pipeline for future field leadership. You’ll learn field operations, safety, and leadership while supporting production, customer partnerships, and business operations.

This development-focused program offers phased progression from Crew Leader to Supervisor, with paid training, industry certifications, ESOP participation, and travel for field exposure.

Qualifications

• Leadership potential and interest in developing a career in field Operations.
• Military, school, work, athletics, community leadership experience valued.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn from hands-on field experience.
• Willingness to obtain relevant industry certifications as development progresses.

Responsibilities

• Learn field operations and the fundamentals of utility vegetation management.
• Support safe, efficient and high-quality vegetation management operations.
• Participate in work planning, crew observations, safety activities and operational reviews.
• Build the skills to coach and support employees, communicate expectations and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Learn how operational leaders manage production, customers, equipment, documentation and business results.
• Partner with Operations and corporate functions such as Safety, Training, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition.
• Participate in internal and external training that supports technical, operational, business and leadership development.
• Travel as needed for field exposure, storm response and leadership development.

Skills

Leadership potential

Strong communication

Outdoor readiness

Self-motivated

Safety minded

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

College education welcomed

Job description

Lewis Tree Service in Michigan seeks an Operations Leadership Trainee to build a pipeline for future field leadership. You’ll learn field operations, safety, and leadership while supporting production, customer partnerships, and business operations.

This development-focused program offers phased progression from Crew Leader to Supervisor, with paid training, industry certifications, ESOP participation, and travel for field exposure.