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Youth Counselor

Stuart, FL · On-site

$54K - $60K/yr

... Tree of Life). Community Outreach & Education * Provide grief education and crisis response to ... man-made or natural) including evacuation sites. The person in the position will work in a smoke ...

Carpenter

Yulee, FL · On-site

$19.25 - $26/hr

... tree trimming, and property cleanup. Build scaffolding and safely utilize ladders and lifts when ... Ability to safely work from ladders, scaffolding, and man lifts. May be required to work evenings ...

Carpenter

Yulee, FL · On-site

$19.25 - $26/hr

... and tree trimming and/or removal. o Builds scaffolding and sets up ladders for work on tall ... man lifts, and lift to 50 lbs. * May be required to work occasional weekend and/or after-hours ...

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Tree Man information

What does a tree man do?

A Tree Man, more commonly known as an arborist or tree surgeon, is a professional who specializes in the care and maintenance of trees. Their responsibilities include planting, pruning, diagnosing diseases, and safely removing trees when necessary. They also assess tree health and advise on proper care to promote safety and environmental sustainability. Arborists often work for landscaping companies, municipalities, or as independent contractors. Their work helps maintain healthy urban and rural forests, contributing to the environment and public safety.

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

To thrive as an Arborist (Tree Man), you need knowledge of tree biology, pruning techniques, and safe tree removal, often supported by a relevant certification such as ISA Certified Arborist. Familiarity with chainsaws, climbing gear, and aerial lift equipment is typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills help you assess tree health and work safely with others. These competencies ensure effective tree care, personal safety, and efficient collaboration on landscaping or removal projects.

What are some typical physical and environmental challenges faced by a tree man on the job?

Tree workers, often referred to as arborists or tree men, frequently encounter physically demanding tasks such as climbing, lifting heavy branches, and operating chainsaws or other equipment at various heights. They also work outdoors in all weather conditions, which can include extreme heat, cold, or rain. Safety is a major focus, as the role involves working near power lines, utilizing harnesses, and sometimes performing emergency storm cleanups. Adapting to these challenges requires proper training, use of personal protective equipment, and strong teamwork with ground crews and other specialists.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Tree Man jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Tree Man job openings:

Infographic showing various Tree Man job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Job Posting Title General Foreperson

Tampa, FL

Lewis Services
Utilities • 1 - 5K employees

$31 - $33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

General Foreperson
Job Locations US-FL-Tampa
Job Post Information* : Posted Date 2 weeks ago(8/24/2026 2:00 PM)
Job ID 2026-5648
# of Openings 2
Department Field Leadership
Job Posting Location : Location US-FL-Tampa
Job Post Information* : External Company Name Lewis Services
Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.lewisservices.com/careers
Job Post Information* : External Company LOGO https://lewistree.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=58&hashed=1303843152
Job Posting Location : Postal Code 33602
Position Type Full-Time
Remote (Google for Jobs Only Field) No
Job Location Type Onsite
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 General Foreperson
  • Lead and manage Forepersons and Assistant General Forepersons
  • Plan and oversee production, bid new work, and meet revenue targets
  • Collaborate with utility foresters/inspectors to clarify specs and address issues
  • Visit job sites, review hazard surveys, and enforce safety practices
  • Ensure employees receive proper training and performance feedback
  • Identify and develop high-potential employees for leadership roles
  • Maintain records for man hours, equipment, materials, incidents, permits, and more
  • Coordinate with Corporate on timekeeping, billing, recruiting, and employee relations
  • Take a lead role in safety for employees, customers, and the public
  • Promote a positive team environment and strong customer relationships
Qualifications

What You Bring:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Leadership experience with 5 years utility vegetation management clearance experience (Foreperson or Asst. General Foreperson level)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of tree identification, growth habits, and arboriculture techniques
  • Understanding of utility drawings, voltage, and line equipment
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. to shoulder height or more
  • Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word and Excel)
  • Valid driver's license, CDL, and medical certificate (as required)
  • Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug and skills tests
Physical Demands Ability to:
  • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Walk or hike on uneven terrain
  • Endure extreme climate conditions
  • Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively
  • Operate tools and equipment
  • Sit, stand, climb, kneel, and perform repetitive movements

Continuously - Outdoor work, walking, handling tools
Frequently - Temperature extremes
Occasionally - Noise levels
Rarely - Hazardous materials, air quality issues
Never - Confined spaces

Environmental Conditions

Continuously - Outdoor work
Frequently - Temperature extremes
Occasionally - Noise levels
Rarely - Hazardous materials, air quality issues
Never - Confined spaces

Comments: Conditions vary by region. PPE required per OSHA and ANSI standards.

Tools & Equipment

Equipment may include:

  • Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs
  • Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper
  • Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes
  • Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes
  • Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs
  • Tablets and communication devices
What We Offer

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay $31.00-$33.00/hr
  • $1,500 Sign-on bonus
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Paid training and certifications
  • Health, dental, vision & HSA options
  • 401(k) +
  • 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

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 Capataz General 

Como Capataz Generalen Lewis Services, usted tendra las siguientes funciones: 

  • Dirigir y gestionar a los capataces y asistentes de capataces generales 
  • Planificar y supervisar la produccion, licitar nuevos trabajos y cumplir con los objetivos de ingresos 
  • Colaborar con los inspectores/forestales de servicios publicos para aclarar las especificaciones y abordar los problemas 
  • Visitar sitios de trabajo, revisar estudios de riesgos y aplicar las practicas de seguridad 
  • Garantizar que los empleados reciban la capacitacion y los comentarios adecuados sobre el desempeno 
  • Identificar y desarrollar empleados de alto potencial para funciones de liderazgo 
  • Mantener registros de horas del personal, equipos, materiales, incidentes, permisos y mas 
  • Coordinar con el sector corporativo el control de horas, la facturacion, la contratacion y las relaciones con los empleados 
  • Asumir un papel de liderazgo en la seguridad de los empleados, los clientes y el publico 
  • Promover un ambiente de equipo positivo y relaciones solidas con los clientes 

Lo que usted aporta: 

  • Diploma de escuela secundaria o equivalente 
  • Experiencia de liderazgo en despeje de lineas de servicios publicos (nivel de capataz o asistente de capataz general) 
  • Solidas habilidades de comunicacion escrita y oral 
  • Conocimiento de identificacion de arboles, habitos de crecimiento y tecnicas de arboricultura 
  • Comprension de planos de servicios publicos, voltaje y equipos de linea 
  • Capacidad para levantar 50 libras hasta la altura de los hombros o mas arriba 
  • Dominio informatico (Microsoft Word y Excel) 
  • Licencia de conducir valida, CDL y certificado medico (segun se requiera) 
  • Capacidad para obtener certificaciones de primeros auxilios y RCP 
  • Capacidad para superar las pruebas de drogas y habilidades previas al empleo 

Demandas fisicas 

Capacidad para las siguientes actividades: 

  • Levantar y transportar hasta 50 libras. 
  • Caminar por terrenos irregulares. 
  • Soportar condiciones climaticas extremas. 
  • Escuchar, hablar, ver y comunicarse de manera efectiva. 
  • Operar herramientas y maquinaria. 
  • Estar sentado, de pie, trepar, arrodillarse y realizar movimientos repetitivos. 

De forma continua: trabajo en el exterior, caminar, manipular herramientas 
Con frecuencia: temperaturas extremas 
En ocasiones: niveles de ruido 
Rara vez: materiales peligrosos, problemas de calidad del aire 
Nunca: espacios confinados 

Condiciones ambientales

De forma continua: trabajo en el exterior 
Con frecuencia: temperaturas extremas 
En ocasiones: niveles de ruido 
Rara vez: materiales peligrosos, problemas de calidad del aire 
Nunca: espacios confinados 

Comentarios:Las condiciones varian por region. EPP requerido por las normas de la Administracion de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) y el Instituto Nacional Estadounidense de Estandares (ANSI). 

Herramientas y equipos 

Los equipos pueden incluir lo siguiente: 

  • Camiones con plataforma aerea, camiones volquete, vehiculos todo terreno 
  • Motosierras, sierras de pertiga, sierras de mano, astilladoras 
  • Sopladores, podadoras, rastrillos, cabrestantes, cuerdas 
  • Equipo de escalada: arnes, correas, puas 
  • Pulverizadores, aplicadores de herbicidas, combustible, conos, senales 
  • Tabletas y dispositivos de comunicacion 

 

Lo que ofrecemos 

Beneficios: 

  • Pago competitivo $31.00-$33.00/hr
  • Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP) 
  • Capacitaciones y certificaciones remuneradas 
  • Opciones de salud, dental, de la vision 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 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, la promocion, la degradacion, la transferencia, el despido y la terminacion, y todos los demas terminos y condiciones de empleo. Las practicas y politicas de Lewis Tree Service se administran en virtud de las leyes locales, estatales y federales aplicables. 

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