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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)!

What You'll Do as a Crew Leader 

As a Crew Leader at Lewis Services, you will oversee and manage a crew performing utility vegetation management, ensuring safe and efficient tree trimming and line clearing operations for the utility and other customers. 

• Supervise daily tree crew operations and ensure safe, efficient work practices, including training, onboarding, coaching, discipline, and ensure high-quality and efficient job performance. 
• Plan and assign tasks based on crew members' skills and job requirements. 
• Monitor and evaluate crew performance, including new hires, for training, promotion, and disciplinary actions. 
• Maintain up-to-date contact information for all crew members and report any availability or fitness-for-duty concerns to the General Foreman. 
• Conduct field training, retraining, and job briefings to ensure crew readiness. 
• Enforce safety standards and company policies, report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately. 
• Identify jobsite hazards and implement safeguards such as barriers and warning signs. 
• Make decisions regarding work slowdown due to weather or safety concerns. 
• Perform and direct tree trimming, removal, and clearance near energized lines using climbing or aerial lift techniques. 
• Operate and oversee use of equipment, including trucks, chippers, aerial lifts, and power saws. 
• Interpret work orders, utility drawings, and symbols related to line voltage and equipment. 
• Maintain clean and organized work vehicles and job sites. 
• Communicate with property owners to explain work, obtain access, and secure written permissions. 
• Promote positive relationships with customers, the public, utility representatives, and other contractors. 
• Cooperate with emergency services when blocking streets or driveways. 
• Maintain accurate records and reports on crew performance, incidents, equipment issues, and completed work. 
• Investigate incident reports and damage claims as assigned. 
• Monitor and control crew costs through efficient use of resources and equipment. 
• Stay informed on company policies, union agreements, and equipment standards. 
• Emergency Response 
• Respond to emergency situations to eliminate hazards and assist in service restoration. 
• Exercise sound judgment in urgent scenarios to protect life and property. 
• Request major tool or equipment repairs as needed.
• Travel frequently, including overnight stays, as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• At least 3 years of experience in a tree crew or in utility vegetation management.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements and A300 Pruning Standards for arboricultural operations.
• Proficient in the identification of poisonous plants.
• Proficiency in electrical circuit basics and interpreting circuit maps.
• Advanced in tree ascent/descent using ropes and a safety saddle, and skilled in aerial lift operations.
• Crew Leader Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete).
• Valid driver's license, CDL (as needed), and required medical certification.
• Acquire and keep the required training and licenses for the safe and proper use of herbicides.
• CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis).
• Strong leadership, effective communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations. 

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
• Maintain 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

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.

Equipment may include:

• Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs
• Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chippers
• Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes
• Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes, hanger puller, manual and hydraulic pole saw, spikes.
• Sprayer applicators, pump sprayer, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs
• Tablets and communication devices

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

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)! 

Sus funciones como Jefe de Cuadrilla

• Como Jefe de Cuadrilla en Lewis Services, supervisara y administrara cuadrillas que gestionan la vegetacion de las empresas de servicios publicos, garantizara operaciones eficientes de poda de arboles y limpieza de cables para las empresas de servicios publicos y otros clientes.
• Supervisar las operaciones diarias del equipo de arboles y garantizar practicas laborales seguras y eficientes, que incluyen la capacitacion, la incorporacion, el entrenamiento, la disciplina y garantizar un desempeno laboral eficiente y de alta calidad.
• Planificar y asignar tareas segun las habilidades de los miembros de la cuadrilla y los requisitos del trabajo.
• Supervisar y evaluar el desempeno de la cuadrilla, incluidas las nuevas contrataciones, para su capacitacion, promociones y medidas disciplinarias.
• Mantener actualizada la informacion de contacto de todos los miembros de la cuadrilla e informar cualquier inquietud sobre disponibilidad o aptitud para el trabajo al capataz general.
• Realizar capacitaciones de campo, nuevas capacitaciones y reuniones informativas de trabajo para garantizar la preparacion de la cuadrilla.
• Aplicar las normas de seguridad y las politicas de la empresa, informar de inmediato sobre condiciones inseguras o incidentes.
• Identificar los peligros en el lugar de trabajo e implementar medidas de proteccion como barreras y senales de advertencia.
• Tomar decisiones sobre la reduccion del ritmo de trabajo debido al clima o los problemas de seguridad.
• Realizar y dirigir la poda, remocion y limpieza de arboles cerca de lineas electricas mediante el uso de tecnicas de escalada o plataformas aereas.
• Operar y supervisar el uso de equipos, incluidos camiones, astilladoras, plataformas aereas y sierras electricas.
• Interpretar ordenes de trabajo, planos de servicios publicos y simbolos relacionados con el voltaje de linea y los equipos.
• Mantener los vehiculos y los lugares de trabajo limpios y organizados.
• Comunicarse con los propietarios para explicar el trabajo, obtener acceso y asegurar permisos escritos.
• Promover relaciones positivas con los clientes, el publico, representantes de servicios publicos y otros contratistas.
• Cooperar con los servicios de emergencia cuando se bloquean calles o entradas de vehiculos.
• Mantener registros e informes precisos sobre el desempeno de la cuadrilla, incidentes, problemas de los equipos y trabajo completado.
• Investigar informes de incidentes y reclamos por danos segun se asignen.
• Supervisar y controlar los costos de la cuadrilla mediante el uso eficiente de recursos y equipos.
• Mantenerse informado sobre las politicas de la empresa, los acuerdos sindicales y los estandares de los equipos.
• Responder ante emergencias.
• Responder a situaciones de emergencia para eliminar peligros y ayudar a restablecer el servicio.
• Aplicar buen juicio en situaciones urgentes para proteger la vida y los bienes.
• Solicitar reparaciones importantes de herramientas o equipos, segun sea necesario.
• Viajar con frecuencia, incluidos pernoctes, segun sea necesario.
• Realizar otras tareas relacionadas asignadas.

Lo que usted aporta

• Al menos 3 anos de experiencia en cuadrilla de arboles o gestion de vegetacion de servicios publicos. 
• Solido conocimiento y comprension de los requisitos de seguridad ANSI Z133 y los estandares de poda A300 para operaciones arboricolas. 
• Dominio en la identificacion de plantas venenosas. 
• Dominio de los conceptos basicos de los circuitos electricos e interpretacion de diagramas de circuitos.