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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.

• 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! 
• Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)! 
• $500-$800 sign-on bonus for new employees 

What You'll Do as a Tree and Vegetation Specialist: 

As a Tree and Vegetation Specialist, you will support Lewis Tree Service's utility vegetation management operations - including tree trimming, ground support, and herbicide and pesticide treatments - to maintain clearance along utility rights-of-way and ensure reliable service for our customers. 

• Ground-level and aloft tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines and equipment (climbing or aerial lift work under supervision and training) 

• Clear vegetation and debris from job sites - lift logs, drag brush, and similar tasks 

• Operate chainsaws, chippers, blowers, pruners, and other hand and power tools; use handlines to lower limbs and equipment 

• Assist climbers by spotting from the ground, handing up tools, and using hand lines; assist with rigging and felling of trees 

• Mix and apply herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals according to label directions and formulas 

• Operate spray equipment, including truck-mounted sprayers, backpack sprayers, boom sprayers, and handheld applicators 

• Identify target vegetation and select appropriate treatment methods and chemicals 

• Monitor weather conditions, wind speed, and environmental factors to ensure safe and effective application 

• Calibrate spray equipment and adjust nozzles, pressure, and flow rates for proper coverage 

• Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on spray equipment and other tools 

• Maintain accurate records of chemical applications, quantities used, and areas treated in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations 

• Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic when needed 

• Support job site safety by spotting, assisting climbers, and communicating hazards; safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area 

• Communicate with property owners, customers, and the public regarding vegetation management activities 

• Maintain clean, organized trucks and job sites 

• Participate in safety briefings and follow all company safety protocols 

• Drive and operate trucks and specialized equipment (certification required) 

• Assist with vegetation assessments and site surveys as needed 

• Travel frequently for work, including potential overnight stays, to different job sites 

• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations 

What You Bring: 

• Basic knowledge of tree species and arboriculture pruning techniques 

• Ability to perform work at heights and use climbing gear or aerial lifts 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a state-issued pesticide or herbicide applicator license 

• Strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship 

• Ability to follow herbicide labels, application guidelines, and safety procedures accurately 

• Attention to detail when mixing, measuring, and applying chemicals 

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team 

• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional conduct on job sites 

• Ability to read, write, and understand English 

• Valid driver's license (CDL preferred) 

• 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 

• Progress skill in tree ascent and descent 

• Work and maneuver at considerable heights during adverse weather conditions 

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

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

Occasionally - Driving, Climbing Stairs/Ladders. 

Rarely - Sitting, Operating. 

Never - Tree Ascending/Descending (Groundperson and Pesticide Technician roles only) 

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, and spray trucks with mounted tank systems 

• Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chippers, blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, and ropes 

• Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes 

• Backpack sprayers, handheld sprayers, boom sprayers, calibration equipment, measuring devices, and mixing tanks 

• Personal protective equipment (PPE): respirators, gloves, eye protection, chemical-resistant clothing 

• GPS units, tablets, and communication devices for work order management and record-keeping 

• Fuel, cones, and traffic control signs 

What We Offer 

Non-Union Benefits 

• Competitive pay ($21.00-$30.00/hour) 

• Sign-on bonus: $500-$800 for new employees 

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 

• Paid training and industry certifications 

• Health, dental, vision & HSA options 

• 401(k) + 

• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Our People Promise

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.

Unase a una empresa que fomenta el crecimiento de las personas

En Lewis, no solo podamos arboles, construimos un futuro. Como la segunda empresa de mayor tamano de gestion de servicios y vegetacion en Norteamerica 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 que le encantara trabajar aqui

• Experimente un maravilloso entorno al aire libre mientras trabaja en la naturaleza, no quede atrapado detras de un escritorio! 
• Eleve su carrera profesional con nosotros. Priorizamos la capacitacion y las promociones internas! 
• Unase a un equipo vibrante que es pionero en seguridad, valora su opinion y fomenta un fuerte sentido de la camaraderia! 
• Forme su futuro con nosotros a traves de nuestro fantastico Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP)!
• Bono de contratacion de $500-$800 para nuevos empleados.

Lo Que Haras como Especialista en Arboles y Vegetacion:

Como Especialista en Arboles y Vegetacion, apoyaras las operaciones de gestion de vegetacion para servicios publicos de Lewis Tree Service, incluyendo poda de arboles, apoyo en tierra y tratamientos con herbicidas y pesticidas, para mantener el despeje a lo largo de los derechos de paso de las empresas de servicios publicos y garantizar un servicio confiable para nuestros clientes.

• Poda, tala y remocion de vegetacion tanto a nivel del suelo como en altura para mantener el despeje alrededor de lineas electricas y equipos (trabajos de escalada o con plataforma elevadora bajo supervision y capacitacion).
• Retirar vegetacion y escombros de los lugares de trabajo: levantar troncos, arrastrar ramas y realizar tareas similares.
• Operar motosierras, trituradoras de ramas, sopladoras, podadoras y otras herramientas manuales y electricas; utilizar cuerdas de maniobra para bajar ramas y equipos.
• Asistir a los escaladores desde el suelo, entregando herramientas, utilizando cuerdas de maniobra y colaborando en el aparejo y la tala de arboles.
• Mezclar y aplicar herbicidas, pesticidas y otros productos quimicos de acuerdo con las instrucciones de la etiqueta y las formulas establecidas.
• Operar equipos de pulverizacion, incluidos pulverizadores montados en camiones, mochilas pulverizadoras, pulverizadores de barra y aplicadores manuales.
• Identificar la vegetacion objetivo y seleccionar los metodos de tratamiento y productos quimicos apropiados.
• Monitorear las condiciones climaticas, la velocidad del viento y los factores ambientales para garantizar una aplicacion segura y eficaz.
• Calibrar los equipos de pulverizacion y ajustar las boquillas, la presion y el caudal para lograr una cobertura adecuada.
• Inspeccionar, limpiar y realizar el mantenimiento rutinario de los equipos de pulverizacion y otras herramientas.
• Mantener registros precisos de las aplicaciones quimicas, las cantidades utilizadas y las areas tratadas, de conformidad con las regulaciones federales, estatales y locales.
• Instalar zonas de control de trafico y dirigir el transito cuando sea necesario.
• Apoyar la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo vigilando el area, asistiendo a los escaladores y comunicando los riesgos; proteger a los companeros de trabajo y al publico de los peligros dentro y alrededor del area de trabajo.
• Comunicarse con propietarios de propiedades, clientes y el publico en relacion con las actividades de ges...