Lewis Services - 100% Employee Owned

Arborist - Tree Trimmer/Climber

LocationAugusta, GA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. We’re the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America… and always growing.


We’re in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees.

Why you’ll love being part of the Lewis Family:

We are empowered to share our talents. We care deeply. We conquer challenges. We respect our differences. We trust each other. We keep each other safe. Together, we do great things.
We offer for Non-Union positions:
+ Competitive pay + Specialized paid training & certifications + Career advancement opportunities + Affordable health insurance plans including Dental, Vision and Health Savings Accounts + Retirement plans including Employee stock ownership and 401(k) plan + Paid time off + Employee assistance program


We Believe…

That everyone on the team matters
That we don’t constrain workers in order to create safety, we ask workers what they need to do work safely, reliably, and productively.
That workers aren’t the problem; workers are the problem solvers.
That through diversity we build strength
That being an employee-owned company (ESOP), it provides future financial stability for our employees
That when you join the Lewis Tree Team, your potential is unlimited


Why you'll love this Job:

You love the outdoors: you enjoy varying environments/weather, not afraid to get dirty, adventurous
You are open to new ideas: willing to listen and observe, humble
You are self-motivated: driven, strong work ethic, willing to “do what it takes”
You are adaptable: can think on your feet, nimble, flexible
You are collaborative: strong people skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback, willing to speak-up


What you’ll do as a Trimmer/Climber at Lewis:

Be part of a tight-knit crew working in a team environment
Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties for Lewis Tree Service’s utility customers including pruning treetops and limbs, trimming or removal of at-risk/damaged trees as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, etc.
Climb trees and operate a bucket for trimming and removals in and above the power lines.
Prepare, operate, and maintain all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
Remove limbs and brush, cleanup and dispose of debris.
Mixing and apply spray chemicals, preserving desirable vegetation
Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area. Help enforce on-the-job safety practices.



What you’ll need:

At least one year’s experience working as a Trimmer/Climber, working around utility wires.
Knowledge of trees including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining, and removing, as applicable to working close to energized conductors.
Experience in tree climbing, knot tying and PPE
Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. to shoulder height or more.
Capable of operating two-handed equipment (chain saw, circular saw, etc.) and have the physical ability to endure extreme climate variances.
Willing and able to obtain specialized training and certifications as required, such as Local, state and federal licenses
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards
Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests
Ability to obtain valid Driver’s License




Our DEI Promise:


Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among 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 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 on the basis of 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 in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.


No hay nada como – estar en lo alto de los árboles. Una vez que usted experimenta la sensación de libertad y de aventura, se convierte en parte de usted. Nosotros queremos ayudarlo a que crezca esa pasión con las oportunidades de hacer una carrera, liderazgo de apoyo y dedicación a la seguridad



Usted es…

De Mente Abierta: abierto(a) a nuevas ideas, dispuesto(a) a escuchar y observar, es modesto(a) /humilde
Ama los Exteriores: disfruta de una variedad de ambientes/climas, no tiene miedo a ensuciarse, es aventurero(a)
Auto motivado(a): con impulso, fuerte ética laboral, deseoso(a) de hacer “lo que se debe”
Adaptable: puede pensar rápido, ágil, flexible
Colaborativo: Fuertes habilidades personales, dispuesto a dar y recibir retroalimentación constructiva, deseoso (a) de hacerse escuchar.


Que es lo que va a hacer:

Ser parte de una cuadrilla (crew) de trabajo fuertemente integrada trabajando en un ambiente de equipo
Realizar el despeje de líneas y tareas de poda de árboles para las compañías de Utilidades (Servicios Públicos) que son clientes de Lewis Tree Service incluyendo: la poda de árboles y ramas, poda o remoción (tala) de árboles así como también la remoción de ramas rotas que estén sobre cables, techos, etc.
Escalar/trepar árboles para podarlos manualmente y remover ramas dentro y por encima de las líneas eléctricas.
Preparar, operar y dar mantenimiento a todas las herramientas y equipos, incluyendo las herramientas manuales, motosierras, astilladoras (chippers) y elevadores aéreos.
Remover las ramas y la maleza, limpiar y eliminar los escombros.
Mezclar y aplicar productos químicos en aerosol, preservando la vegetación deseable
Proteger a los empleados y al público de los peligros dentro y alrededor del área de trabajo. Ayudar a que se cumplan las prácticas de seguridad en el trabajo.


Que necesita:

Por lo menos un año de experiencia trabajando como Podador/Escalador (Trimmer/Climber), trabajando alrededor de cables de utilidades (servicios públicos).
Conocimiento para la identificación de árboles, los hábitos de crecimiento y las técnicas correctas de arboricultura para el corte, poda, reparación, mantenimiento y remoción (tala), como sea aplicable para trabajar en proximidad a conductores energizados.
Experiencia en trepa de arboles, atar nudos y con el Equipo de Protección Personal (PPE)
Habilidad para realizar trabajo físico como levantar un mínimo de 50 libras (22.68 kg)a la altura de sus hombros o más alto.
Tener la capacidad de operar equipo con dos manos (motosierra, sierra circular, etc.) y tener la habilidad física para soportarlas variaciones de climas extremos.
El deseo y la disponibilidad de obtener entrenamiento especializado y las certificaciones que se requieran, tales como:
+ Licencias locales, estatales y federales
+ Tarjetas de Primeros Auxilios y de RCP (Resucitación Cardio Pulmonar ) en ingles conocida como CPR
Pasar una prueba de drogas antes de ser contratado(a) y los exámenes de habilidades para el trabajo


Ofrecemos…

Formación especializada y certificaciones pagadas
Oportunidades de desarrollo profesional
Planes de Seguro Médico
Tiempo libre pagado
Plan de propiedad de acciones para empleados
Opciones en planes de jubilación (retiro) y ahorro
Programa de asistencia al empleado

Lewis Tree Service es un empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades encargado de proveer igualdad de oportunidades para todos, incluyendo los aplicantes y los empleados. Lewis Tree Service se prohíbe la discriminación o el acoso de empleados y aplicantes por el motivo de raza, credo, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad (40+), religión, discapacidad, estatus matrimonial, orientación sexual, información genética, estatus de ciudadanía, estatus de veterano, o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley, todas la decisiones de empleo, incluyendo pero no limitado a reclutamiento, contratación, compensación, entrenamiento, promoción, democión, transferir, suspender y terminación, y todos los otro términos de empleo. Las practicas de Lewis Tree Service son administradas de acuerdo con las leyes federales, estatales, y locales aplicables.


Licenses & Certifications


Preferred* CPR Certication


Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.


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