Supervisor I

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid training and industry certifications

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned is seeking a Supervisor I to lead crews and ensure operational success. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and strong communication skills.

Ideal candidates will bring at least 3 years of experience as a General Foreman along with a valid driver's license. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and the opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as General Foreman or related.
• Safety champion attitude.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the operational results of General Foremen and their crews.
• Implement Corporate Safety Program and hold GFs accountable.
• Ensure compliance with customer contract specifications.
• Foster relationships with potential customers as directed.

Skills

Safety champion attitude

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic technology knowledge

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

3 years experience as General Foreman or related

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Supervisor I – Lewis Tree Service

Únase a una empresa que fomenta el crecimiento de las personas

En Lewis, no solo canopies, we build a future. As the second‑largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee‑owned business, we believe each team member matters. When you join Lewis, you invest in your future.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not behind a desk.
• Elevate your career — training and internal promotions are prioritized.
• Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values feedback, and fosters camaraderie.
• Shape your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the operational results of General Foremen and their crews.
• Schedule weekly crew visits, develop crew members in project management and safety leadership.
• Implement Corporate Safety Program, hold GFs accountable.
• Work with GFs and Corporate Safety to investigate accident claims.
• Ensure high‑quality arboricultural work through QA/QC.
• Maintain equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and purchasing procedures.
• Create communication cadence with existing customers focusing on satisfaction and retention.
• Ensure compliance with customer contract specifications.
• Maintain open communication with Division Manager on operational activities.
• Foster relationships with potential customers as directed.
• Understand and administer company policies and procedures.
• Attend internal and external training courses.
• Model Leadership in Action principles and hold GFs accountable.
• Overall responsible for professional growth of each GF.
• Use cost‑reporting to identify operational issues and improve business.

Qualifications – Required

• Minimum 3 years experience as General Foreman or related.
• Safety champion attitude.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of reviewing and preparing estimates for fixed‑price lump‑sum bids.
• Basic technology knowledge: e‑mail, Microsoft Office, smartphones.
• Willing to travel by ground or air; extended out‑of‑town stay may be required in emergencies.
• In some territories, ISA‑certified arborist or utility specialist required after 1 year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi‑lingual (Spanish) – plus.
• Prior customer‑service experience.
• Identify local tree species.
• Learn new programs.
• QA/QC assessment experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and project‑management skills.

Technology & Equipment

• Standard office equipment: computer, phone, scanner, fax, copier.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Office programs.

Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions

• Lift 25 lbs. or more to shoulder height.
• Push or pull up to 25 lbs.
• Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain.
• Endure extreme climate variations; hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively.
• Operate two‑handed tools and equipment; stand, walk, sit for extended periods; reach, perform repetitive keystrokes.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs.
• Work continuously outdoors; occasional noise; frequent extreme temperatures; rarely hazardous materials; never confined spaces.

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).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lewis Tree Service is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. We prohibit 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 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, are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.