Trimmer Trainee: Launch Your Outdoor Tree Care Career

Lewis Services; Erie, Meadville (Erie County, Crawford County); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

ESOP

Paid training & certifications

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

Zusammenfassung

Lewis Tree Service is hiring for a Trimmer Trainee to join our outdoor, team-focused environment. Learn climbing and aerial lift techniques while performing vegetation management around power lines, supporting crews, and operating essential tools.

Expect hands-on training, strict safety standards, and opportunities for internal growth within a large, employee-owned company. The role emphasizes learning certifications, teamwork, and adapting to varied outdoor conditions across multiple sites,

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 6 months of experience on tree crews as Groundperson or Driver.
• Willingness to work at heights and learn climbing/aerial lift techniques.
• Understanding basic tree identification and vegetation management practices.
• Certification for Podador Aprendiz/ Tec knowledge (or ability to complete).
• Valid driver’s license, CDL, and medical certification as required.
• CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis).
• Acquire and maintain required training/licenses for safe herbicide use.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork; commitment to learning safely.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.

Aufgaben

• Assist with ground-level vegetation management around power lines (poda, removal, lifting logs, dragging brush).
• Prune, remove branches and lift logs while climbing or using an aerial lift under supervision.
• Support crews with site prep, equipment setup, and jobsite cleanup.
• Operate and maintain tools like chainsaws, chippers, sprayers, and ropes.
• Assist with rigging and felling of trees and herbicide application with proper certification.

Kenntnisse

Groundperson experience

Climbing / aerial lift

Tree identification

Certified herbicide applicator

CDL license

CPR / First Aid certified

Herbicide training

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Sprayers

Ropes

Aerial lift equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Lewis Tree Service is hiring for a Trimmer Trainee to join our outdoor, team-focused environment. Learn climbing and aerial lift techniques while performing vegetation management around power lines, supporting crews, and operating essential tools.

Expect hands-on training, strict safety standards, and opportunities for internal growth within a large, employee-owned company. The role emphasizes learning certifications, teamwork, and adapting to varied outdoor conditions across multiple sites,