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Production Manager

Dover, DE · On-site

$120.80K - $151K/yr

... operating procedures (SOP's) and Kraft Heinz specifications * Prepare departmental costs and ... Work with Product Development, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and Factory Employees in finding ...

Bilingual Safety Specialist

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$64.25K - $72K/yr

Serve as a visible leader, influencing and motivating while modeling Lewis's Operating Principles ... Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health and Safety.

Bilingual Safety Specialist

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$64.25K - $72K/yr

Serve as a visible leader, influencing and motivating while modeling Lewis's Operating Principles ... Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health and Safety.

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How much do operating engineer union jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for operating engineer union in Delaware is $87,814.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,100.00 and $106,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Operating Engineer (Union), and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operating Engineer (Union), you need strong mechanical aptitude, a solid understanding of heavy equipment operation, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent, along with union apprenticeship completion. Familiarity with equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, forklifts, and safety systems, as well as relevant certifications like OSHA or NCCCO, is often required. Outstanding problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork set exceptional professionals apart in this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring safe, precise, and efficient operation of machinery on construction sites.

What are some common challenges Operating Engineer Union members face on the job site, and how can they prepare to handle them?

Operating Engineer Union members often work with heavy machinery in dynamic environments, which can present challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing site conditions, maintaining strict safety standards, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. Staying updated with ongoing safety training and being proactive about preventative maintenance are key to minimizing risks. Additionally, strong communication skills help coordinate activities with other trades and supervisors, ensuring smooth workflow and reducing potential hazards. Union resources and peer support also play a vital role in overcoming these workplace challenges.

What are Operating Engineer Union jobs?

Operating Engineer Union jobs refer to positions held by skilled workers who operate and maintain heavy equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, excavators, and other machinery used in construction and industrial projects. These professionals are typically members of a union, such as the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), which provides training, job placement, and collective bargaining for better wages and benefits. Union operating engineers often work on major construction sites, road projects, and infrastructure developments, ensuring equipment is run safely and efficiently. Membership in the union may require completing an apprenticeship program and meeting certain qualifications.

What is the difference between Operating Engineer Union vs Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectOperating Engineer UnionHeavy Equipment Operator
Credentials/CertificationsUnion membership, OSHA certifications, specialized trainingOSHA certifications, equipment-specific training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, power plants, industrial facilitiesConstruction sites, mining, infrastructure projects
Employer/Industry UsageUnionized construction and industrial companiesPrivate contractors, construction firms

The Operating Engineer Union and Heavy Equipment Operator roles often overlap, with both requiring OSHA certifications and equipment training. Operating Engineers typically work in unionized environments on large-scale projects, handling complex machinery and systems. Heavy Equipment Operators focus on operating specific machinery like bulldozers or cranes, often in similar settings. While their skills are related, Operating Engineers usually have broader responsibilities and union benefits.

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Bilingual Safety Specialist

Lewis Services

Wilmington, DE

$64.25K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Overview

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)!  
Responsibilities

What You'll Do as a Safety Specialist

  • Serve as a visible leader, influencing and motivating while modeling Lewis's Operating Principles.
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with Operations to drive positive and continuous safety improvements.
  • Participate in morning huddles and deliver safety tailgates/safety moments to job crews.
  • Conduct worksite observations to identify potential risks and compliance with company and regulatory requirements; provide feedback to Operations Leadership.
  • Provide timely assistance and consistent interpretation of company safety policies/procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Train and coach employees on:
    • Working safely with utility line clearance tools (saws, pruners, hanger poles, rigging tools, saddles, harnesses, aerial lifts, etc.).
    • Technical skills from fundamentals to advanced (roping and rigging, collision avoidance, climbing techniques).
    • Safety-related processes and risks (aerial rescue, electrical safety, First Aid/CPR).
  • Investigate and analyze incidents using current methods to facilitate organizational learning and build capacity to fail safely.
  • Prepare evaluations and provide summary reports and recommendations for Operations and Safety Leadership.
  • Communicate safety program needs with regional leadership.
  • Report timely and accurately to Safety and Operations Regional Leadership.
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Significant travel is required, providing governance and oversight during field visits with Safety Specialists, Operations Leadership, and field crews. This role will travel within the divisional footprint including Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and southern Pennsylvania. 

Qualifications

What You Bring:

  • Associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of High School diploma/GED with safety/industry-related credentials (CUSP, CTSP, ASP, GSP, ISA Arborist) or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in line clearance or related industry.
  • Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI requirements; OSHA 30 Hour or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) is required.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Minimum 1 year in a safety leadership role.
  • Experience in line clearance, ISA Arborist, or related industry.
  • Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) - required within 1 year of hire.
  • Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong ability to lead teams and drive change.
  • Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with computers, smartphones, and MS Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of vegetation management tools, practices, and procedures.
  • Familiarity with OSHA, ANSI, DOT, and tree industry regulations and standards.

Physical Demands

Ability to:

  • Write, type, file, and organize.
  • Observe and respond to visual and oral instructions/messages.
  • Adjust quickly and efficiently from task to task.
  • Bend, reach, grasp, and organize materials.
  • Communicate clearly in a professional manner.
  • Perform in the presence of distractions or work frustrations.
  • Maintain regular and timely attendance.
  • Participate in employee and professional training events.
  • Travel 30-40% of the time, including overnight.

Continuously - Communicating, observing, documenting, traveling.Frequently - Standing, walking, driving.Occasionally - Bending, reaching, lifting.Rarely - Exposure to hazardous materials.

Environmental Conditions:

  • Regularly - Field environment with exposure to outdoor elements.
  • Occasionally - Office environment, temperature extremes.
  • Rarely - Hazardous materials, air quality issues.

PPE required per OSHA and ANSI standards.

Tools & Equipment

Equipment may include:

  • Computers, phones, tablets.
  • Communication devices.
  • Safety and training equipment.
  • Utility vegetation management tools.

What We Offer

Non-Union Benefits:

  • Competitive pay $64,250 - $72,000
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Paid training and certifications.
  • Health, dental, vision & HSA options.
  • 401(k) + match.
  • Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
People Promise

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. 

Spanish Posting

Unete a una empresa que hace crecer a las personas

En Lewis, no solo podamos arboles, construimos un futuro. Como la segunda empresa mas grande de gestion de vegetacion para servicios publicos en America del Norte y orgullosamente propiedad de los empleados, creemos que cada persona en nuestro equipo importa. Cuando te unes a Lewis, no solo estas aceptando un trabajo, estas invirtiendo en tu futuro.

Por que te encantara trabajar aqui

  • Disfruta del aire libre mientras trabajas en la naturaleza, no atrapado detras de un escritorio!
  • Impulsa tu carrera con nosotros; priorizamos la capacitacion y las promociones internas.
  • Unete a un equipo dinamico que defiende la seguridad, valora tu opinion y fomenta un fuerte sentido de camaraderia.
  • Construye tu futuro con nosotros a traves de nuestro fantastico Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP).

Lo que haras como Especialista en Seguridad (Safety Specialist)

  • Ser un lider visible que influya, motive y modele los Principios Operativos de Lewis.
  • Construir y mantener solidas alianzas con Operaciones para impulsar mejoras continuas y positivas en seguridad.
  • Participar en reuniones matutinas (huddles) y ofrecer charlas de seguridad ("tailgates" o "safety moments") a los equipos de trabajo.
  • Realizar observaciones en los sitios de trabajo para identificar riesgos potenciales y verificar el cumplimiento con los requisitos de la empresa y las normativas; proporcionar retroalimentacion al liderazgo de Operaciones.
  • Brindar asistencia oportuna e interpretacion coherente de las politicas y procedimientos de seguridad de la empresa, asi como de los requisitos regulatorios.
  • Capacitar y entrenar a los empleados en:
    • Trabajo seguro con herramientas de poda y despeje de lineas electricas (sierras, podadoras, pertigas, equipos de izado, arneses, plataformas elevadoras, etc.).
    • Habilidades tecnicas desde los fundamentos hasta niveles avanzados (manejo de cuerdas, izado, prevencion de colisiones, tecnicas de escalada).
    • Procesos y riesgos relacionados con la seguridad (rescate aereo, seguridad electrica, primeros auxilios y RCP).
  • Investigar y analizar incidentes utilizando metodologias actuales para fomentar el aprendizaje organizacional y aumentar la capacidad de "fallar de forma segura".
  • Preparar evaluaciones y proporcionar informes y recomendaciones al liderazgo de Seguridad y Operaciones.
  • Comunicar las necesidades del programa de seguridad con el liderazgo regional.
  • Reportar con precision y a tiempo al liderazgo regional de Seguridad y Operaciones.
  • Realizar todas las demas funciones relacionadas que se le asignen.
  • Se requiere disponibilidad para viajar con frecuencia, brindando supervision y apoyo durante visitas al campo con Especialistas en Seguridad, lideres de Operaciones y cuadrillas.

Lo que aportas:

  • Titulo asociado en un campo relacionado o combinacion equivalente de diploma de secundaria/GED con credenciales en seguridad o la industria (CUSP, CTSP, ASP, GSP, ISA Arborist) o experiencia equivalente.
  • Minimo 1 ano de experiencia en despeje de lineas o industria relacionada.
  • Conocimiento de los requisitos de OSHA y ANSI; curso OSHA de 30 horas o equivalente.
  • Licencia de conducir valida.
  • Se valora el bilinguismo (espanol/ingles).

Preferido:

  • Licenciatura en Gestion de Seguridad, Ingenieria de Seguridad o Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional.
  • Minimo 1 ano en un rol de liderazgo en seguridad.
  • Experiencia en despeje de lineas, arboricultura ISA o industria similar.
  • Certificacion CTSP (Certified Treecare Safety Professional) - requerida dentro del primer ano de empleo.
  • Certificacion CUSP (Certified Utility Safety Professional).

Conocimientos, habilidades y competencias

  • Fuerte capacidad de liderazgo y de impulsar el cambio.
  • Excelentes habilidades de comunicacion escrita, oral y de presentacion.
  • Dominio del uso de computadoras, telefonos inteligentes y Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Conocimiento de herramientas, practicas y procedimientos de gestion de vegetacion.
  • Familiaridad con las normativas OSHA, ANSI, DOT y las regulaciones del sector arboricola.

Exigencias fisicas

Capacidad para:

  • Escribir, tipear, archivar y organizar materiales.
  • Observar y responder a instrucciones visuales u orales.
  • Adaptarse de manera rapida y eficiente entre tareas.
  • Doblarse, alcanzar objetos, sujetar y organizar materiales.
  • Comunicarse claramente de manera profesional.
  • Desempenarse con eficacia en presencia de distracciones o situaciones estresantes.
  • Mantener asistencia regular y puntual.
  • Participar en eventos de capacitacion y desarrollo profesional.
  • Viajar entre un 30 % y 40 % del tiempo, incluyendo viajes con pernocta.

Frecuencia de actividades:

  • Continuamente: comunicacion, observacion, documentacion, viajes.
  • Frecuentemente: estar de pie, caminar, conducir.
  • Ocasionalmente: doblarse, alcanzar, levantar objetos.
  • Raramente: exposicion a materiales peligrosos.

Condiciones ambientales

  • Regularmente: trabajo de campo con exposicion a los elementos.
  • Ocasionalmente: trabajo en oficina, exposicion a temperaturas extremas.
  • Raramente: exposicion a materiales peligrosos o problemas de calidad del aire.
  • El uso de EPP (equipo de proteccion personal) es obligatorio segun las normas OSHA y ANSI.

Herramientas y equipos

Podras utilizar:

  • Computadoras, telefonos y tabletas.
  • Dispositivos de comunicacion.
  • Equipos de seguridad y capacitacion.
  • Herramientas de gestion de vegetacion para servicios publicos.

Lo que ofrecemos

Beneficios para empleados no sindicalizados:

  • Salario competitivo:  $64,250 - $72,000 anuales.
  • Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP).
  • Capacitacion y certificaciones pagadas.
  • Opciones de seguro medico, dental, de vision y cuenta HSA.
  • Plan 401(k) con aportes de la empresa.
  • Tiempo libre remunerado y Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (EAP).

Compromiso con nuestra gente

El compromiso con nuestra gente es la clave del exito 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 prohibe la discriminacion ilegal o el acoso de empleados y candidatos por motivos de raza, credo, color, nacionalidad, sexo, edad (mayores de 40 anos), religion, discapacidad, estado civil, orientacion sexual, informacion genetica, estado de ciudadania, estado de veterano o cualquier otra condicion legal protegida, todas las decisiones de empleo, incluidas, entre otras, el reclutamiento, la contratacion, la compensacion, la capacitacion, el aprendizaje, ...