Operations Leadership Trainee

• Develop a pipeline of talent for future Operations leadership needs
• Progressively learn three levels of operational leadership:
  Crew Leader, General Foreperson and Supervisor
• Learn field operations and utility vegetation management fundamentals
• Work alongside experienced operational leaders and field teams
• Support safe, efficient and high-quality vegetation management operations
• Participate in work planning, crew and jobsite observations, safety activities and operational reviews
• Build skills to coach and support employees, communicate expectations and contribute to a positive team environment
• Learn to manage production, customers, equipment, documentation and business results
• Partner with Operations and corporate functions including Safety, Training, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition
• Participate in internal and external technical, operational, business and leadership training
• Travel for field exposure, storm response and leadership development
• Develop front-line crew leadership, multi-crew leadership, production oversight, customer coordination, safety leadership and operational administration
• Build supervisor-level accountability for customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, business development exposure and territory leadership

• Demonstrated leadership potential and genuine interest in developing a career in field Operations
• Leadership experience from the military, school, work, athletics, community involvement or other relevant settings is valued
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to listen, learn, ask questions and build relationships
• Self-motivated, adaptable and willing to learn from hands-on field experience
• Safety-minded with sound judgment and willingness to speak up
• Organized, forward-thinking and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Comfort working in outdoor environments and around field operations
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to operate a vehicle on behalf of the Company
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability and willingness to obtain relevant industry certifications as development progresses
• Ability to work in varying weather and terrain and visit active jobsites
• Ability to travel, including overnight or extended stays as needed
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in accordance with Lewis, customer, OSHA and ANSI requirements
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach and perform repetitive keystrokes regularly
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs and lift or move up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures and moderate to loud noise levels

Demonstrates leadership potential and a commitment to developing operational skills in field environments, with a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Capable of managing multiple priorities while fostering a positive team atmosphere and building strong relationships.

• Leadership Experience
• Safety Leadership
• Operational Administration
• Customer Coordination
• Field Operations Knowledge

• Operational Leadership
• Production Oversight
• Utility Vegetation Management
• Jobsite Observations
• Work Planning

• Strong Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Motivated
• Adaptable
• Organized

• Valid Driver’s License
• Industry Certifications

• Safety Compliance
• Field Operations
• Vegetation Management
• Crew Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance