Groundsperson
Bridgewater, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
What You'll Do as a Groundperson You'll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Bridgewater, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
What You'll Do as a Groundperson You'll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Bridgewater, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
What You'll Do as a Groundperson You'll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
$21 - $25/hr
... felling of trees * Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth * Load/unload ... Understanding basic tree identification and vegetation management practices. * Trimmer Trainee ...
$21 - $25/hr
... felling of trees * Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth * Load/unload ... Understanding basic tree identification and vegetation management practices. * Trimmer Trainee ...
Greenfield, MA · On-site
$21 - $25/hr
... felling of trees * Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth * Load/unload ... Understanding basic tree identification and vegetation management practices. * Trimmer Trainee ...
New
Greenfield, MA · On-site
$21 - $25/hr
... felling of trees * Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth * Load/unload ... Understanding basic tree identification and vegetation management practices. * Trimmer Trainee ...
New
Bondsville, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
What You'll Do as a Groundperson You'll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Bondsville, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
What You'll Do as a Groundperson You'll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Greenfield, MA · On-site
$21 - $25/hr
... felling of trees * Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth * Load/unload ... Understanding basic tree identification and vegetation management practices. * Trimmer Trainee ...
Greenfield, MA · On-site
$21 - $25/hr
... felling of trees * Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth * Load/unload ... Understanding basic tree identification and vegetation management practices. * Trimmer Trainee ...
Palmer, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Palmer, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Gardner, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Gardner, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Gardner, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Gardner, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Bridgewater, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Bridgewater, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Palmer, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
Palmer, MA · On-site
$21.23/hr
Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal ... felling of trees * Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
$16.80 - $20.24
6% of jobs
$20.24 - $23.68
14% of jobs
$24.70 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$23.68 - $27.11
17% of jobs
The median wage is $29.37 / hr.
$27.11 - $30.55
20% of jobs
$30.55 - $33.99
14% of jobs
$35.11 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$33.99 - $37.42
14% of jobs
$37.42 - $40.86
5% of jobs
$40.86 - $44.30
4% of jobs
$44.30 - $47.73
2% of jobs
$47.73 - $51.17
2% of jobs
$51.17 - $54.61
2% of jobs
$16
$31
$54
A tree felling job involves cutting down trees in a controlled manner for safety, land clearing, or forestry management. Professionals use specialized equipment like chainsaws and ropes to ensure precise and safe removal. Factors like tree size, location, and surrounding hazards determine the best felling technique. Proper planning helps prevent damage to nearby structures and ensures safety. Some jobs also include stump removal and debris cleanup.
To excel in tree felling, you need a thorough understanding of tree biology, forestry safety practices, and the physical ability to operate heavy-duty equipment. Proficiency with chainsaws, ropes, harnesses, and certification in tree felling or arboriculture (such as ISA certification) are often required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help ensure safety and efficiency on varied job sites. These competencies are vital to prevent accidents, protect property, and maintain a productive workflow in a hazardous work environment.
On a typical day, a tree felling professional will assess tree health and site conditions, determine the safest removal method, and operate equipment such as chainsaws and rigging gear to safely bring down trees. Duties also include clearing debris, collaborating with other crew members to ensure safety protocols are followed, and sometimes interacting with clients or property owners to explain the process. The role often involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and each project can present unique challenges that require adaptability. Over time, experienced professionals may also have opportunities to advance into supervisory roles or specialize in areas like disaster response or utility line clearance.

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
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.
What You Bring
Physical Demands
Ability to:
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:
What We Offer
Union Benefits
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.
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
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.
Lo que usted aporta
Demandas físicas
Capacidad para las siguientes actividades:
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
Lo que ofrecemos
Beneficios sindicales
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
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Utilities
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
West Henrietta, NY, US