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At Lewis Tree Service, we're passionate about providing exceptional tree care services to our customers. As a Ground person, you'll be part of a tight-knit crew working in a team environment to deliver top-notch results.

Why you'll love this job:

• You'll have the opportunity to work outdoors in a variety of environments and weather conditions.
• You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a strong work ethic.
• You'll have the chance to develop your skills and advance your career in a dynamic and growth-oriented company.
• You'll be empowered to share your talents, care deeply about your work, and conquer challenges with your team.

What you'll do:

• You'll participate in an innovative climbing skills training program to enhance your skills and safety.
• You'll perform line clearing and tree trimming duties for our utility customers, including pruning trees and limbs, trimming or removal of trees, and removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, etc.
• You'll climb trees for manual trimming and removals in and above the power lines.
• You'll prepare, operate, and maintain all tools and equipment, including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• You'll remove limbs and brush, clean up, and dispose of debris.
• You'll mix and apply spray chemicals to preserve desirable vegetation.
• You'll safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area and help enforce on-the-job safety practices.

What you'll need:

• You'll need to perform physical labor, lifting a minimum of 50 lbs to shoulder height or more.
• You'll need to be capable of operating two-handed equipment and have the physical ability to endure extreme climate variances.
• You'll need to be willing and able to obtain specialized training and certifications, such as tree species identification and local, state, and federal licenses.
• You'll need to obtain First Aid and CPR cards.
• You'll need to pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests.
• You'll need to obtain a valid Driver's License.

Our DEI Promise:

At Lewis Tree Service, we're committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We respect the differences among us and leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought and valued.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. We prohibit 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.