Outdoor Tree Care Apprentice — Paid Training & Growth

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; City of Plattsburgh (NY); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Paid training and certifications

Career advancement opportunities

Local 1249 Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Résumé du poste

Lewis Tree Service is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to support tree crews with pruning, line clearing, and vegetation management for utility partners. You’ll learn climbing, aerial lift operations, and safety procedures while contributing to ground-level work and site prep across multiple worksites.

You will gain hands-on experience operating chainsaws, sprayers, ropes, and other tools, with training and certifications provided. A strong work ethic and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience on tree crews as a Groundperson or Driver.
• Willingness to work at heights and learn climbing/aerial lift techniques.
• Understanding basic tree identification and vegetation management practices.
• Trimmer Trainee Certification (or ability to complete).
• Valid driver’s license, CDL, and medical certification as required.
• CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis).
• Acquire and keep required training/licenses for safe/proper use of herbicides.
• Strong work ethic, team mindset and commitment to learning safely.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.

Responsabilités

• Assist with ground-level vegetation management around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal, lifting logs, dragging brush, assisting climbers, hand up tools, using hand lines, etc.).
• Prune, remove branches, and lift logs, while climbing or using an aerial lift, under direct supervision (After proper training and demonstration of expertise).
• Support crews with site prep, equipment setup, and jobsite cleanup.
• Operate and maintain tools like chainsaws, chippers, sprayers, and ropes.
• Assist with rigging and felling of trees
• Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth
• Load/unload trucks and hike through challenging terrain carrying gear.
• Help with traffic control and public safety at the jobsite.
• Participate in daily job briefings and safety meetings.
• Travel to multiple worksites, including occasional overnight stays.
• Learn and follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Drive and operate trucks and other equipment as assigned (With appropriate certifications)

Connaissances

Groundperson exp

Height work

Tree ID basics

CDL cert readiness

Safety mindset

Formation

Trimmer Trainee Certification

Description du poste

Lewis Tree Service is seeking a Trimmer Trainee to support tree crews with pruning, line clearing, and vegetation management for utility partners. You’ll learn climbing, aerial lift operations, and safety procedures while contributing to ground-level work and site prep across multiple worksites.

You will gain hands-on experience operating chainsaws, sprayers, ropes, and other tools, with training and certifications provided. A strong work ethic and safety focus are essential.