Trimmer — Grow Outdoors with ESOP & Training

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP

Paid training and industry credentials

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k) +

Paid time off and EAP

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service, an employee-owned company, offers a pathway to a rewarding career in outdoor vegetation management. You will learn foundational skills in utility vegetation management and support tree trimming and line clearance operations for utility clients and others.

Expect climbing or aerial lift work under supervision, training, and certification. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and opportunities for internal promotion within a growing company.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months’ experience working on tree crews as a Trimmer Trainee.
• Basic knowledge of tree species and arboriculture pruning techniques.
• Ability to perform work at heights and use climbing gear or aerial lifts.

Responsibilities

• Ground-level and aloft tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines and equipment.
• Operate chainsaws, chippers, and similar equipment; use lines to lower limbs and equipment; fell and rig trees.
• Assist with job site setup, maintenance, rigging, traffic control, and general cleanup.
• Support job site safety by spotting, assisting climbers, and communicating hazards.
• Travel as needed for work, including potential overnight stays.

Skills

Trimmer Trainee

Tree knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

Chainsaws

Aerial lifts

Climbing gear

Herbicide application equipment

Job description

Lewis Tree Service, an employee-owned company, offers a pathway to a rewarding career in outdoor vegetation management. You will learn foundational skills in utility vegetation management and support tree trimming and line clearance operations for utility clients and others.

Expect climbing or aerial lift work under supervision, training, and certification. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and opportunities for internal promotion within a growing company.