Arborist - Grounds Person
Harrisonburg, VA  / Virginia Beach, VA 
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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:
    • 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 Ground person at Lewis:

  • Be a participant in an innovative climbing skills training program!
  • 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 trees and limbs, trimming or removal of trees as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, etc.
  • Climb trees for manual 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:

  • 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:
    Tree species identification and 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.

Usted es...

  • De Mente Abierta: esta abierto(a) a nuevas ideas, dispuesto(a) a escuchar y observar, es modesto (humilde en su forma de ser))
  • Le gusta trabajar al aire libre (Outdoors): disfruta los diferentes ambientes/climas, no le importa ensuciarse, es aventurero(a)
  • Auto-Motivado(a): determinado(a), con fuerte etica de trabajo, dispuesto(a) a "hacer lo que se tenga que hacer"
  • Adaptable: puede pensar rapido, es agil, flexible
  • Colaborativo(a): tiene la habilidad para tratar con personas, puede dar y recibir comentarios constructivos (retro-alimentacion/feedback), dispuesto a hablar
  • Que hara...
  • Ser parte de un grupo de trabajo con fuertes lazos trabajando en un ambiente de equipo
  • Podar y/o remover arboles subiendose al arbol o con la ayuda de un elevador aereo (bajo la supervision directa de un lider o jefe de la cuadrilla/equipo o de un podador de arboles calificado en despeje de lineas)
  • Cargar y descargar camiones con trozos o lenos de madera, matorrales (brush) y restos y/o alimentar los matorrales (brush) dentro de la astilladora ( chipper). Usar cuerdas de manera manual para bajar ramas y equipo. Usar y dar mantenimiento a las herramientas pequenas a nivel del suelo. Rociar los munones (restos del tronco) y los matorrales (brush).
  • Manejar y operar camiones y otros equipos como le sean asignados. Reportar las necesidades para reparar los camiones y los equipos al lider o jefe de la cuadrilla.
  • Proteger a los empleados y al publico en general de los peligros en y alrededor del area de trabajo. Ayudar a hacer cumplir las practicas seguras en el trabajo.

Que necesitara...

  • La habilidad de realizar trabajos fisicos como por ejemplo levantar un minimo de 50 libras (22.68 Kg) a la altura de sus hombros o mas alto
  • La capacidad de operar equipo con sus dos manos (por ejemplo motosierras, sierras circulares, etc.) y tener la habilidad fisica de resistir las variaciones o cambios climatologicos extremos.
  • Con deseos y disponibilidad de obtener los entrenamientos especializados y las certificaciones requeridas, tales como:
    • La identificacion de las diferentes especies de arboles
    • Licencias Locales, estatales y federales
    • Primeros auxilios y tarjetas de certificacion de Resucitacion Cardio-Pulmonar conocida por sus iniciales en ingles como CPR
  • Pasar la prueba de drogas previa a su contratacion

Ofrecemos...

  • Entrenamiento especializado y certificaciones pagadas
  • Oportunidades de Avanzar/Crecer en su Carrera (desarrollo profesional)
  • Planes de Seguros Medicos
  • Tiempo libre remunerado (pagado)
  • Plan de propiedad de acciones para los empleados
  • Opciones de diferentes planes de Retiro y de 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 prohibe la discriminacion o el acoso de empleados y aplicantes por el motivo de raza, credo, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad (40+), religion, discapacidad, estatus matrimonial, orientacion sexual, informacion genetica, estatus de ciudadania, estatus de veterano, o cualquier otra caracteristica protegida por la ley, todas la decisiones de empleo, incluyendo pero no limitado a reclutamiento, contratacion, compensacion, entrenamiento, promocion, democion, transferir, suspender y terminacion, y todos los otro terminos de empleo. Las practicas de Lewis Tree Service son administradas de acuerdo con las leyes federales, estatales, y locales aplicables.






Lewis Tree Service, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
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