Outdoor Groundsperson: Tree & Vegetation Crew Member

Lewis Services; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid training and industry certs

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k) + PTO + EAP

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is hiring a Groundperson in North Carolina to support vegetation management for utility partners and other clients. You will clear vegetation around power lines, operate field tools, and assist climbers from the ground while always prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Join a team that emphasizes training, internal promotions, and a strong safety culture, with opportunities to travel to various sites and grow within an ESOP-forward organization.

Qualifications

• Groundperson certification or ability to obtain it.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physical ability to hike, lift 50 lbs., and handle tools.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification provided by Lewis.

Responsibilities

• Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines.
• Operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers.
• Assist climbers by spotting from the ground and handing tools.
• Assist with rigging and felling of trees.
• Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in the work area.
• Travel frequently to different job sites.

Skills

Groundperson certification

CDL preferred

CPR/First Aid

Herbicide applicator certification

Team player

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Blowers

Sprayers

Pole saws

Job description

Lewis Tree Service is hiring a Groundperson in North Carolina to support vegetation management for utility partners and other clients. You will clear vegetation around power lines, operate field tools, and assist climbers from the ground while always prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Join a team that emphasizes training, internal promotions, and a strong safety culture, with opportunities to travel to various sites and grow within an ESOP-forward organization.