Trimmer Trainee

Overview

Join a company that grows people. Lewis is the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and an employee-owned business. When you join Lewis, you’re investing in your future. Travel to multiple worksites with occasional overnight stays.

• Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not behind a desk.
• We prioritize training and internal promotions to elevate your career.
• Join a team that prioritizes safety, values feedback, and fosters camaraderie.

• As a Trimmer Trainee, develop the skills to support tree crews with trimming and line clearing, and assist vegetation management for utility partners.
• Assist with ground-level vegetation management around power lines (tree pruning, vegetation removal, lifting logs, dragging brush, assisting climbers, hand tools, lines, etc.).
• Prune, remove branches, and lift logs while climbing or using an aerial lift, under supervision after training.
• Support site prep, equipment setup, and jobsite cleanup.
• Operate and maintain tools such as chainsaws, chippers, sprayers, and ropes.
• Assist with rigging and felling of trees.
• Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth.
• Load/unload trucks and hike through challenging terrain carrying gear.
• Assist with traffic control and public safety at the jobsite.
• Participate in daily job briefings and safety meetings.
• Travel to multiple worksites, including occasional overnight stays.
• Learn and follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Drive and operate trucks and other equipment as assigned (with appropriate certifications).

• Minimum 6 months of experience on tree crews as a Groundperson or Driver.
• Willingness to work at heights and learn climbing/aerial lift techniques.
• Understanding of basic tree identification and vegetation management practices.
• Trimmer Trainee Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete).
• Valid driver’s license, CDL, and medical certification as required.
• CPR and First Aid certification (provided by Lewis).
• Acquire and maintain training and licenses for safe use of herbicides.
• Strong work ethic, team mindset, and commitment to safe learning.
• 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 (cold to heat and humidity).
• Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively.
• Operate two-handed tools and equipment.

Continuously – Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements.

Frequently – Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching.

Occasionally – Driving, Climbing Stairs/Ladders.

Rarely – Tree Ascending/Descending

Comments:
Expect variability in size, proportions, conditions, and weights of supplies, equipment, and work conditions.

• Continuously – Outdoor work
• Occasionally – Noise levels
• Frequently – Extreme temperatures
• Rarely – Contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues
• Never – Confined spaces

Personal protective equipment is required to be worn per OSHA and ANSI guidelines.

Equipment May Include

• Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs
• Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chippers
• Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes
• Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes
• Pulverizers, herbicides, fuel, cones, signs
• Tablets and communication devices

• Competitive pay ($/hour)
• Paid training and certifications
• Career advancement opportunities
• Local 42 Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment 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. Our practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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