Permission Facilitator

Lewis Tree Service; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is seeking dedicated professionals for outdoor utility line clearance roles in West Haven, Connecticut. This position involves assessing customer needs, effective communication, and ensuring safety while performing tree trimming duties. Ideal candidates will enjoy outdoor work, demonstrate strong physical endurance, and have effective communication skills. Join our employee-owned company dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and become part of a team that supports each other while delivering high-quality service.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Specialized paid training & certifications

Affordable health insurance plans

Retirement plans including ESOP

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and CDL required.
• Must endure extreme weather conditions and physical demands.
• Effective communication with customers and utility personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assess line clearance needs by walking door-to-door to utility customers.
• Leave notification cards when customers are unreachable.
• Communicate necessary tree trimming work to customers.

Skills

Communication

Physical Endurance

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

CDL and/or medical certificate

Tools

Utility circuit map

CPR and First Aid certification

Herbicide Certification

Job description

Why you’ll love being part of the Lewis Family:

• We are empowered to share our talents. We care deeply. We conquer challenges. We respect our differences. We trust each other. We keep each other safe. Together, we do great things.
• We offer for Non-Union positions:
  • Competitive pay
  • Specialized paid training & certifications
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Affordable health insurance plans including Dental, Vision and Health Savings Accounts
  • Retirement plans including Employee stock ownership and 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
• That everyone on the team matters
• That we don’t constrain workers in order to create safety, we ask workers what they need to do work safely, reliably, and productively.
• That workers aren’t the problem; workers are the problem solvers.
• That through diversity we build strength
• That being an employee-owned company (ESOP), it provides future financial stability for our employees
• That when you join the Lewis Tree Team, your potential is unlimited

Why you'll love this Job:

• You love the outdoors: you enjoy varying environments/weather, not afraid to get dirty, adventurous
• You are open to new ideas: willing to listen and observe, humble
• You are self-motivated: driven, strong work ethic, willing to “do what it takes”
• You are adaptable: can think on your feet, nimble, flexible
• You are collaborative: strong people skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback, willing to speak-up

Qualifications:
• Have valid driver’s license, CDL and/or medical certificate as required for the vehicle being operated.
• Must be able to hear, speak and see with ability of walking five or more miles a day, if necessary, over different types of terrain (i.e. rural transmission lines). Must be able to endure extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to learn, follow, and adhere to the specifications for tree trimming as set by the utility company in the area where work is to be done.
• Must be able to effectively communicate to customers the necessary line clearance to be done on their property.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other work coordinators, crew leaders, and General Foreman about work that is planned.
• Must be able to interpret a utility circuit map.
• Must have effective written communication skills in dealing with customers, utility company personnel, and tree trimming crews.
• Must be able to identify tree species which may vary from area to area.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid cards.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Herbicide Certification and licensing as required by Lewis Tree Service policy and local, state, and federal laws.

Nature of Duties:
• Approaches utility customers on a daily basis to assess and discuss line clearance on the customer's property. This is usually done by walking door-to-door along an assigned circuit.
• Leaves line clearance notification cards at those properties where a customer cannot be reached.
• Obtains permission for Lewis Tree Service tree trimming crews to do necessary line clearance work on customer's property.
• Interprets proper form to be used for customer contact based on utility and the nature of the work to be done.
• Communicates to utility company any limitations or refusals on line clearance work that may arise while planning the work to be done.
• Follow-ups on customer questions and concerns, normally by phone.
• Contacts local land assessment offices, as necessary, to locate property owners.
• Helps enforce job safety.
• Sprays brush and stumps; makes proper application of spray chemicals to prevent damage to desirable vegetation.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought and valued.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service’s practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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