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Felling Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Groundsperson

Indianapolis, IN

$13.25 - $17/hr

... 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 ...

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How much do felling jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for felling in Indiana is $23.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.60 and $27.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is felling?

Felling is the process of cutting down trees, typically as part of forestry or logging operations. It involves using tools like chainsaws or axes to sever a tree at its base, allowing it to fall safely to the ground. Felling requires careful planning to ensure worker safety and minimize damage to surrounding trees and the environment. The process also considers factors like tree lean, wind direction, and escape routes for the feller. Proper training and techniques are essential for efficient and safe felling.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Feller, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Feller, you need strong knowledge of tree species, safe cutting techniques, and equipment operation, usually acquired through on-the-job training or forestry programs. Familiarity with chainsaws, felling wedges, personal protective equipment (PPE), and adherence to OSHA safety standards is essential. Physical stamina, situational awareness, and effective communication skills help ensure safety and efficiency on the job site. These skills and qualities are critical for minimizing risk, protecting team members, and achieving productivity in hazardous forestry environments.

What is the difference between Felling vs Logging Worker?

AspectFellingLogging Worker
Primary RoleCutting down treesAssisting in tree cutting, transporting logs
Required CertificationsChainsaw safety, forestry certificationsChainsaw operation, safety training
Work EnvironmentForests, wooded areasForests, logging sites
Industry UsageCore task in forestrySupporting role in logging operations

Felling involves the direct act of cutting down trees, often requiring specialized skills and certifications. Logging workers assist with various tasks in the logging process, including transporting and processing logs. While both roles operate in similar environments and require safety training, felling is focused on tree removal, whereas logging workers support the overall logging operation.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in felling, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in felling often encounter challenges such as working in hazardous environments, managing unpredictable tree falls, and operating heavy equipment safely. To address these, it's essential to follow strict safety protocols, wear appropriate protective gear, and participate in regular training sessions. Collaboration with experienced team members and clear communication during each felling operation also help minimize risks and ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
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Infographic showing various Felling job openings in Indiana as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,358 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

$13.25 - $17/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 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!

- Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!


What You’ll Do as a Groundperson

As a Groundperson at Lewis Services, 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 (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

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

Non-Union Benefits

- Competitive pay

- 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

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 feelwelcome 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 toprovidingequal 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!
  • ¡Forme su futuro con nosotros a través de nuestro fantástico Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP)!

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 conducir válida (se prefiere 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 no sindicales

  • Pago competitivo [Insertar el rango de pago de su estado]
  • Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP)
  • Capacitaciones y certificaciones de la industria remuneradas
  • Opciones de salud, dental, de la visión y HSA
  • 401(k) +- Tiempo libre remunerado y 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 aprovechamos esas diferencias para crear un entorno donde todos los empleados se sientan bienvenidos y tratados con justicia.  Buscamos las mejores soluciones posibles al atraer e involucrar a una fuerza laboral diversa donde se busquen y valoren todas las perspectivas. 

Lewis Tree Service es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de empleo y se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades tanto a los candidatos como a los empleados. Lewis Tree Service prohíbe la discriminación ilegal o el acoso de empleados y candidatos por motivos de raza, credo, color, nacionalidad, sexo, edad (mayores de 40 años), religión, discapacidad, estado civil, orientación sexual, información genética, estado de ciudadanía, estado de veterano o cualquier otra condición legal protegida, todas las decisiones de empleo, incluidas, entre otras, el reclutamiento, la contratación, la compensación, la capacitación, el aprendizaje, la promoción, la degradación, la transferencia, el despido y la terminación, y todos los demás términos y condiciones de empleo. Las prácticas y políticas de Lewis Tree Service se administran en virtud de las leyes locales, estatales y federales aplicables.