Groundsperson

Groundsperson - $500 Sign On Bonus

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned

As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America, Lewis Services is proud to be employee-owned. We invest in our people and offer a supportive career path with a competitive pay structure.

• 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 our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (tree pruning, vegetation removal, lift logs, drag brush, etc.).
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers.
• Assist climbers by spotting from the ground, handing up tools, and using hand lines.
• Assist with rigging and felling of trees.
• Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth.
• Maintain clean, organized trucks and job sites.
• Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic when needed.
• Travel frequently (including overnight stays) to different job sites.
• Participate in safety briefings and follow all company safety protocols.

• Groundperson certification (or ability to complete).
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and physical ability to hike, lift up 50 lbs, and handle tools.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).
• CPR/First Aid certification (provided by Lewis).
• Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete and maintain).
• Team player attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.

• 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.

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

• Competitive pay.
• Paid training and certifications.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Local 1837 benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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.