Operations Leadership Trainee

Jobtailor; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities for field work

Leadership development program

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking candidates for an entry-level field operations leadership program in Wilmington, NC. You will learn and support Lewis field operations by working with experienced leaders and field teams, progressing through leadership phases from Crew Leader to Supervisor, while focusing on safety, quality, and customer partnerships.

You will travel as needed for field exposure, storm response, and development, building capabilities in people leadership, production and operations compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership potential and genuine interest in developing a career in field Operations.
• Leadership experience from the military, school, work, athletics, community involvement or other relevant settings is valued
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Safety-minded with sound judgment and willingness to speak up
• Organized, forward-thinking and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Ability to travel, including overnight or extended stays as needed
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to obtain relevant industry certifications as development progresses
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain

Responsibilities

• Learn Lewis field operations by working alongside experienced operational leaders and field teams
• Progress through Crew Leader, General Foreperson and Supervisor leadership phases
• Support safe, efficient and high-quality utility vegetation management operations
• Participate in work planning, crew and jobsite observations, safety activities and operational reviews
• Build 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 including Safety, Training, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition
• Participate in internal and external technical, operational, business and leadership training
• Travel as needed for field exposure, storm response and leadership development
• Develop capabilities in people leadership, safety, production, customer partnership, business operations, compliance and territory support

Skills

Leadership potential

Strong communication skills

Safety-minded

Organizational skills

Ability to obtain industry certs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

Eligibility to operate a vehicle

Job description

• Learn Lewis field operations by working alongside experienced operational leaders and field teams
• Progress through Crew Leader, General Foreperson and Supervisor leadership phases
• Support safe, efficient and high-quality utility vegetation management operations
• Participate in work planning, crew and jobsite observations, safety activities and operational reviews
• Build 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 including Safety, Training, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition
• Participate in internal and external technical, operational, business and leadership training
• Travel as needed for field exposure, storm response and leadership development
• Develop capabilities in people leadership, safety, production, customer partnership, business operations, compliance and territory support

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership potential and genuine interest in developing a career in field Operations
• Leadership experience from the military, school, work, athletics, community involvement or other relevant settings is valued
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable and willing to learn from hands-on field experience
• Safety-minded with sound judgment and willingness to speak up
• Organized, forward-thinking and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments and around field operations
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to operate a vehicle on behalf of the Company
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability and willingness to obtain relevant industry certifications as development progresses
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain
• Ability to travel, including overnight or extended stays as needed
• Ability to wear required PPE in accordance with Lewis, customer, OSHA and ANSI requirements
• Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 lbs.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates leadership potential and a commitment to developing skills in field operations, safety, and customer partnership. Capable of managing multiple priorities while fostering a positive team environment and adhering to compliance and safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership Experience
• Strong Communication Skills
• Safety-Minded Approach
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to Obtain Industry Certifications

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Motivated
• Adaptable
• Forward-Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Eligibility to Operate a Vehicle

Industry Keywords

• Utility Vegetation Management
• Field Operations
• Safety Compliance
• PPE Requirements
• Operational Reviews