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The Brock Group

Apprentice 1 - Paint

Memphis, TN · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

An Industrial Paint Apprentice is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the preparation and ... High School or equivalent (Level I) * 1 year scaffold experience, preferred (Level II) * 2 years ...

West Fraser

Operating Apprentice 1

Newberry, SC · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Noise -hearing protection is required. * >1%: Cramped positions * 65 - 85%: Standing * 5% Sitting * 65 - 80% Walking * 5% Climbing (stairs/ladders) * 35 - 45% Extended reach forward or overhead, push ...

Mortenson

Laborer Apprentice 1

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

SUMMARY   Mortenson is currently seeking a Laborer Apprentice that will be responsible for ... S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We ...

West Fraser

Operating Apprentice 1

Newberry, SC · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Noise -hearing protection is required. * >1%: Cramped positions * 65 - 85%: Standing * 5% Sitting * 65 - 80% Walking * 5% Climbing (stairs/ladders) * 35 - 45% Extended reach forward or overhead, push ...

WEC Energy Group

Meter Apprentice 1

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$57.37/hr

Wisconsin Public Service Corp, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Meter Apprentice 1 or higher in our Rhinelander, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE.

WEC Energy Group

Meter Apprentice 1

Rhinelander, WI

$57.37/hr

Wisconsin Public Service Corp, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Meter Apprentice 1 or higher in our Rhinelander, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE.

West Fraser, Inc

Operating Apprentice 1

Russellville, AR

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Benefits Starting Day 1 * On-the-job training * A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within * Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx Insurance * 401k with company match * Life Insurance

M. A. Mortenson Company

Laborer Apprentice 1

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking a Laborer Apprentice that will be responsible for learning ... S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We ...

West Fraser

Operator Apprentice 1

Riegelwood, NC · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Benefits begin DAY 1, Vacation accrual begins DAY 1, Paid training and real skill development begins DAY 1 * Competitive Starting Pay * A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

West Fraser, Inc

Operator Apprentice 1

Riegelwood, NC

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Benefits begin DAY 1, Vacation accrual begins DAY 1, Paid training and real skill development begins DAY 1 * Competitive Starting Pay * A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

West Fraser

Operator Apprentice 1

Riegelwood, NC

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Benefits begin DAY 1, Vacation accrual begins DAY 1, Paid training and real skill development begins DAY 1 * Competitive Starting Pay * A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

West Fraser, Inc

Operating Apprentice 1

Newberry, SC

$14.75 - $19/hr

Noise -hearing protection is required. * >1%: Cramped positions * 65 - 85%: Standing * 5% Sitting * 65 - 80% Walking * 5% Climbing (stairs/ladders) * 35 - 45% Extended reach forward or overhead, push ...

West Fraser

Operating Apprentice 1

Russellville, AR · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Benefits Starting Day 1 * On-the-job training * A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within * Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx Insurance * 401k with company match * Life Insurance

West Fraser

Operating Apprentice 1

Russellville, AR · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Benefits Starting Day 1 * On-the-job training * A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within * Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx Insurance * 401k with company match * Life Insurance

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Apprentice 1 - Groundsperson

Apprentice 1 - Groundsperson

Lewis Services

Atlantic City, NJ

$17 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Join a Company That Grows People

At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future.

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk!
  • Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions!
  • Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!

What You’ll Do as a Groundperson

You’ll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting vegetation management for utility partners and various other customers.

  • Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal, lift logs, drag brush, etc.)
  • Operate and maintain tools and equipment like chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers
  • Assist climbers by spotting from the ground, handing up tools, and using hand lines
  • Assist with rigging and felling of trees
  • Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
  • Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth
  • Maintain clean, organized trucks and job sites
  • Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic when needed
  • Travel frequently (including overnight stays) to different job sites
  • Participate in safety briefings and follow all company safety protocols

What You Bring

  • Groundperson certification (or ability to complete)
  • Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Physical ability to hike, lift up 50 lbs., and handle tools
  • Valid Driver's License or commercial driver’s license (CDL)
  • CPR/First Aid certification (provided by Lewis)
  • Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete and maintain)
  • Team player attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.

Physical Demands

Ability to:

  • Lift 50 lbs. to shoulder height or higher
  • Push or pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain
  • Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity)
  • Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively
  • Operate two-handed tools and equipment

Continuously - Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements.

Frequently - Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching.

Occasionally - Driving, Climbing Stairs/Ladders.

Rarely - Sitting, Operating,

Never - Tree Ascending/Descending

Comments: You should expect variability in size, proportions, conditions, and weights of supplies, equipment, and work conditions.

Environmental Conditions:

Continuously - Outdoor work

Occasionally - Noise Levels

Frequently - Extreme Temperatures

Rarely - Contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues

Never - Confined Spaces

Comments: You should expect variability based on regional weather patterns. Personal protective equipment is required to be worn by OSHA and ANSI.

Tools & Equipment

Equipment may include:

  • Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs
  • Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper
  • Blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, ropes
  • Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes
  • Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs
  • Tablets and communication devices

What We Offer

Union Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid training and certifications.
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Local 351 Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our People Promise

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business.  We respect the differences between us, and we 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 out and valued. 


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 based on 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 Service’s practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.


Únase a una empresa que fomenta el crecimiento de las personas

En Lewis, no solo podamos árboles, construimos un futuro. Como la segunda empresa de mayor tamaño de gestión de servicios y vegetación en Norteamérica y una orgullosa empresa propiedad de sus empleados, creemos que cada persona de nuestro equipo es importante. Cuando se incorpora a Lewis, no solo comienza un trabajo, invierte en su futuro.

Por qué le encantará trabajar aquí

  • ¡Experimente un maravilloso entorno al aire libre mientras trabaja en la naturaleza, no quede atrapado detrás de un escritorio!
  • Eleve su carrera profesional con nosotros. ¡Priorizamos la capacitación y las promociones internas!
  • ¡Únase a un equipo vibrante que es pionero en seguridad, valora su opinión y fomenta un fuerte sentido de la camaradería!

Sus funciones como personal en tierra

Como personal en tierra en Lewis Services, será la mano derecha de nuestras cuadrillas de poda, apoyará la gestión de vegetación para socios de servicios públicos y otros clientes.

  • Despejar vegetación y escombros de los lugares de trabajo alrededor de líneas eléctricas (podar árboles, eliminar vegetación, levantar troncos, arrastrar maleza, etc.).
  • Operar y mantener herramientas y equipos como motosierras, astilladoras, sopladores y pulverizadores.
  • Ayudar a los escaladores observándolos desde el suelo, entregándoles herramientas y usando cuerdas de mano.
  • Ayudar con el aparejo y la tala de árboles.
  • Salvaguardar a los colegas y al público de los peligros dentro del área de trabajo y sus alrededores.
  • Aplicar herbicidas (con la certificación adecuada) para controlar el crecimiento.
  • Mantener los camiones y los lugares de trabajo limpios y organizados.
  • Establecer zonas de control de tráfico y dirigir el tráfico cuando sea necesario.
  • Viajar con frecuencia, incluidos pernoctes, a diferentes sitios de trabajo.
  • Participar en las reuniones informativas de seguridad y seguir todos los protocolos de seguridad de la empresa.

Lo que usted aporta

  • Certificación de personal en tierra (o capacidad para completarla)
  • Disposición para trabajar al aire libre en todas las condiciones climáticas
  • Capacidad física para caminar, levantar 50 libras y manipular herramientas
  • Licencia de Manejo o Licencia Comercial de conducir válida (CDL)
  • Certificación de RCP/primeros auxilios (proporcionada por Lewis)
  • Certificación de aplicador de herbicidas (o capacidad para completarla y mantenerla)
  • Actitud de trabajo en equipo, adaptabilidad y una sólida ética de trabajo
  • Garantizar el cumplimiento con todas las reglamentaciones locales, estatales y federales aplicables

Demandas físicas

Capacidad para las siguientes actividades:

  • Levantar 50 libras hasta la altura de los hombros o más arriba.
  • Empujar o tirar hasta 50 libras.
  • Caminar hasta una milla por terrenos irregulares.
  • Soportar variaciones climáticas extremas (por ejemplo, de frío intenso a calor y humedad elevados).
  • Escuchar, hablar, ver y comunicarse de manera efectiva.
  • Operar herramientas y equipos con las dos manos.

De forma continua:estar de pie, caminar, manipular/sujetar, movimientos repetitivos 

Con frecuencia:levantar/llevar, empujar/tirar, agacharse/arrodillarse, alcanzar 

En ocasiones: conducir, subir escaleras fijas/plegables 

Rara vez: sentarse, operar 

Nunca: subir/bajar de árboles 

Comentarios: Debe esperar una variabilidad en el tamaño, proporciones, condiciones y pesos de los suministros al igual que en los equipos y las condiciones de trabajo. 

Condiciones ambientales: 

De forma continua: trabajar al aire libre 

En ocasiones: niveles de ruido 

Con frecuencia: temperaturas extremas 

Rara vez: contacto con materiales peligrosos o problemas de calidad del aire 

Nunca:espacios confinados 

Comentarios: Debe esperar una variabilidad con base en los patrones climáticos regionales. Se requiere que el equipo de protección personal se use según la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) y el Instituto Nacional Estadounidense de Estándares (ANSI).

Herramientas y equipos

  • Los equipos pueden incluir lo siguiente:
  • Camiones con plataforma aérea, camiones volquete, vehículos todo terreno
  • Motosierras, sierras de pértiga, sierras de mano, astilladoras
  • Sopladores, podadoras, podadoras de pértiga, rastrillos, cabrestantes, cuerdas
  • Equipo de escalada: arnés, correas, púas
  • Pulverizadores, aplicadores de herbicidas, combustible, conos, carteles
  • Tabletas y dispositivos de comunicación

Lo que ofrecemos

Beneficios sindicales:

  • Pago competitivo
  • Capacitaciones y certificaciones remuneradas
  • Oportunidades de progreso en la carrera profesional
  • Beneficios sindicales, local 351.
  • Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (EAP)

Compromiso con nuestra gente

El compromiso con nuestra gente es la clave del éxito de nuestro negocio.  Respetamos las diferencias entre nosotros, y aprovechamo

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