Arborist Crew Leader with CDL

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Foreman - Crew Leader Arborist with a CDL to join our team at Lewis Tree Services. As a key member of our crew, you will be responsible for leading a tight-knit team, creating and promoting a positive team environment, and ensuring the safe and efficient completion of tree trimming, removal, and spraying operations.

• Lead a crew of arborists and perform line clearing and tree trimming duties for Lewis Tree Services utility customers.
• Interpret tree trimming, removal, and spraying orders initiated by General Foreman or representative of the customer.
• Plan and layout daily work for your crew, considering time required to complete work, clean-up time, equipment available, weather conditions, customers permission, etc.
• Perform a Pre-Job Hazard Survey at each job site with all crew members and assigns work tasks based on an individual's knowledge skills and abilities.
• Climb trees and operate a bucket for trimming and removals in and above the power lines.
• Prepare, operate, and maintain all tools and equipment, including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Remove limbs and brush, cleanup, and dispose of debris.
• Mix and apply spray chemicals, preserving desirable vegetation.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area. Enforce on-the-job safety practices.

• Two years or more experience working as a Trimmer/Climber, working around utility lines.
• Ability to lead people, including strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits, and correct arboriculture techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining, and removing, as applicable to working close to energized conductors.
• Experience in tree climbing, knot tying, and PPE.
• Understanding of drawings and symbols representing types of lines, voltage, line equipment, etc.
• Ability to perform physical labor, such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. to shoulder height or more.
• Capable of operating two-handed equipment (chain saw, circular saw, etc.) and have the physical ability to endure extreme climate variances.
• Willing and able to obtain specialized training and certifications as required, such as CDL.
• Local, state, and federal licenses.
• First Aid and CPR cards.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests.

• Specialized paid training and certifications.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Health insurance plans.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any 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. Lewis Tree Services practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.