Outdoor Vegetation Technician

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training & certifications

Career advancement opportunities

Local 42 Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is hiring a Groundperson to support vegetation management for utility partners and clients. You’ll work outdoors, clear vegetation around power lines, operate chainsaws, sprayers and related equipment, and assist climbers from the ground.

Expect frequent travel and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. We offer paid training and certifications, career advancement opportunities, and Local 42 benefits.

Qualifications

• Groundperson certification (or ability to complete)
• 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)
• Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete and maintain)
• Team player attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (tree pruning, vegetation removal, lift logs, drag brush, etc.)
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment like chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers
• Assist climbers by spotting from the ground, handing up tools, and using hand lines
• Assist with rigging and felling of trees
• Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
• Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth
• Maintain clean, organized trucks and job sites
• Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic when needed
• Travel frequently to different job sites (including overnight)
• Participate in safety briefings and follow all company safety protocols

Skills

Groundperson cert

Outdoor work

Driver’s license

CPR/First Aid

Herbicide cert

Team player

Safety compliance

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Blowers

Sprayers

Herbicide applicators

Job description

Lewis Tree Service is hiring a Groundperson to support vegetation management for utility partners and clients. You’ll work outdoors, clear vegetation around power lines, operate chainsaws, sprayers and related equipment, and assist climbers from the ground.

Expect frequent travel and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. We offer paid training and certifications, career advancement opportunities, and Local 42 benefits.