Supervisor I

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health, dental, vision & HSA

401(k)

Paid training and certifications

Paid time off

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is seeking a Supervisor I to lead General Foremen and crews in our vegetation management operations. You will drive safety excellence, daily supervision, and customer-focused service in a dynamic outdoor setting.

You will schedule, coach, and manage projects, ensuring QA/QC standards are met while maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal teams. Join a company that offers ESOP and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as General Foreman or related experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to travel by ground or air; extended out-of-town stay possible.
• ISA certifications may be required after one year with company support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational results of General Foremen and crews.
• Schedule weekly crew visits; develop them in project management and safety leadership.
• Implement the Corporate Safety Program within GF workgroups.
• Investigate and settle accident claims with GF leadership.
• Ensure QA/QC of high-quality arboricultural work.
• Maintain equipment maintenance, and purchasing procedures.

Skills

Safety mindset

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Agile

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

ISA Utility Specialist Certification

ISA Certified Tree Worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spanish Posting

Únase a una empresa que fomenta el crecimiento de las personas En Lewis, no solo podamos árboles, construimos un futuro. Como la segunda empresa de mayor tamaño de gestión de servicios y vegetación en Norteamérica y una orgullosa empresa propiedad de sus empleados, creemos que cada persona de nuestro equipo es importante. Cuando se incorpora a Lewis, no solo comienza un trabajo, invierte en su futuro.

Join a Company That Grows People At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk!
• Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions!
• Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!
• Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as a Supervisor I: Some of the most important characteristics of a Lewis Services Supervisor I is a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public and lead staff with support. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.

• Accountable for the operational results of General Foremen reporting to you and their crews.
• Schedule weekly crew visits with General Foreman, developing them in project management, safety leadership, reviewing underperforming jobs to develop and action plan, etc.
• Implement the Corporate Safety Program within your GF workgroups (training sessions, tailgate meetings, award programs, etc.) and hold your GFs accountable for its success.
• Work with General Foremen and Corporate Safety investigating and settling accident claims quickly, efficiently, and responsibly.
• Ensure high quality arboricultural work is being performed at all times through the QA/QC process.
• Ensure equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and purchasing procedures are followed.
• Create and implement a communication cadence with existing customers, focused on customer satisfaction, retention, and development.
• Ensure compliance with all customers’ contract specifications and requirements.
• Maintain open communication with Division Manager on all area operational activities.
• Foster relationships with potential customers as assigned by the Regional Vice President or Division Manager.
• Understand and administer all company policies and procedures.
• Attend internal and external training courses.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Division Manager or Regional Vice President.
• Model all Leadership in Action (LIA) principles within area of responsibility, while developing and holding GFs accountable.
• Overall responsible for the professional growth, development, and success of each GF that reports to you.
• Ability to use the job costing reports to identify operation issues (efficiency, planning, etc.), cost control issues, and trends to improve the business.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a General Foremen or related experience.
• Have a safety champion attitude.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of reviewing and preparing estimates for fixed price lump-sum bids.
• Basic and practicable technology knowledge including E-mail, Microsoft Office, and Smartphones.
• Able and willing to travel via ground or air transportation. Emergencies may require extended out of town stay.
• IF REQUIRED by Territory: Must have ISA Certified Arborist and/or ISA Utility Specialist Certification and/or ISA Certified Tree Worker after one year of employment with support of the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (Spanish) would be a plus.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Ability to identify local tree species.
• Ability to learn new programs.
• QA/QC assessment experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.

Technology, Equipment & Tools

• Proficient with standard office equipment i.e., computers, phones, scanner, fax, and copier.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Detail-oriented and investigative skills
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Accurately interpret and analyze documents.
• Effectively engage and interact with operations.
• Ability to embrace change and focus on process improvements.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and training skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Agile and adaptable to fast-paced environments with moderate to high levels of stress.

Exigencias físicas

• Ability To
• Lift 25 lbs. to shoulder height or higher
• Push or pull up to 25 lbs.
• Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain
• Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity)
• Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively
• Operate two-handed tools and equipment
• Regularly: stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, reach and perform repetitive keystrokes
• Occasionally: stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs

Comments: You should expect variability in size, proportions, conditions, and weights of supplies, equipment, and work conditions.

Environmental Conditions

Continuously – Outdoor/Office work

Occasionally - Noise Levels

Frequently - Extreme Temperatures

Rarely - Contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues

Never - Confined Spaces

Comments: You should expect variability based on regional weather patterns. Personal protective equipment is required to be worn by OSHA and ANSI.

Tools & Equipment

Equipment May Include

• Computers, phones, scanner, fax, and copier
• Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft

What We Offer

Non-Union Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid training and industry certifications
• Health, dental, vision & HSA options
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

People Promise

Our People Promise

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between 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 out 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 based on 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 under applicable federal, state, and local laws.