Trimmer - Arborist

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned company as a Trimmer - Arborist, where you will perform essential tree trimming and maintenance tasks. This role offers outdoor work in diverse environments, competitive pay, and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates will have experience in arboriculture and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans including ESOP and 401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a Trimmer/Climber around utility wires.
• Ability to pass drug tests and obtain necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform line clearing and tree trimming, including pruning and debris cleanup.
• Climb trees and operate bucket trucks near power lines.
• Enforce safety practices to protect employees and the public.

Skills

Knowledge of trees

Climbing skills

Safety practices

Job description

Join to apply for the Trimmer - Arborist role at Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned

About Lewis Services

At Lewis, we provide stability as a long-standing, employee-owned company with a progressive, growth-oriented mindset. We are the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and are continually expanding.

Why Join Us

• We empower our employees to share talents, care deeply, conquer challenges, respect differences, trust each other, and prioritize safety.
• We offer competitive pay, specialized training and certifications, career advancement opportunities, comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans including ESOP and 401(k), paid time off, and employee assistance programs.

Our Values

• Everyone on the team matters.
• We prioritize safety by listening to workers' needs.
• Workers are problem solvers, not problems.
• Diversity builds strength.
• Being employee-owned offers future financial stability.
• Your potential is unlimited when you join Lewis Tree Team.

Job Benefits

• Enjoy outdoor work in varying environments and weather.
• Open to new ideas, humble, self-motivated, adaptable, and collaborative.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform line clearing and tree trimming, including pruning, removing at-risk trees, and debris cleanup.
• Climb trees and operate bucket trucks near power lines.
• Maintain tools and equipment, and apply chemicals as needed.
• Enforce safety practices to protect employees and the public.

Minimum Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a Trimmer/Climber working around utility wires.
• Knowledge of trees, arboriculture techniques, and climbing skills.
• Ability to perform physical labor, operate equipment safely, and obtain necessary certifications.
• Ability to pass drug tests, skills assessments, and obtain a driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lewis Tree Service is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.