Trimmer: Outdoor Tree Care with ESOP & Growth Prospects

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid training and certifications

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k)+

Paid time off and EAP

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is a leading vegetation management company offering opportunities to grow with an ESOP-owned culture. You’ll support utility clients, learn foundational tree-care skills, and work in varying outdoor conditions.

Expect rigorous training, safety-first workflows, and potential travel as part of service delivery for utility projects. Lewis emphasizes teamwork and community alongside career advancement.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months’ experience as a Trimmer Trainee.
• Basic knowledge of tree species and pruning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ground-level and aloft pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines.
• Operate chainsaws, chippers, and similar equipment; lower limbs and equipment safely.
• Assist with job-site setup, maintenance, rigging, traffic control, and cleanup.

Skills

Tree crew experience

Arboriculture pruning

Height work ability

Climbing/aerial lift

Teamwork & safety awareness

Tools

Chainsaws

Pole saws

Handsaws

Chippers

Blowers

Pruners

Ropes & safety gear

Ladders/rigging

Job description

Lewis Tree Service is a leading vegetation management company offering opportunities to grow with an ESOP-owned culture. You’ll support utility clients, learn foundational tree-care skills, and work in varying outdoor conditions.

Expect rigorous training, safety-first workflows, and potential travel as part of service delivery for utility projects. Lewis emphasizes teamwork and community alongside career advancement.