Climber - Arborist
Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned · Rutland, VT · 1 mo ago
$24–$26/hrFull-time
We need to produce HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes intro paragraphs about company, why you'll love it, etc. We need headings: for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones.
We need to decide which sections to include based on content.
The posting includes:
- Intro: "$600 Sign On Bonus for New Employees! $1000 with CDL Join a Company That Grows People At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future. Why You’ll Love It Here 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 us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)! $600 sign on bonus for new employees with 1+ years climbing experience"
That's like an "About the role" or "Why you'll love it". Could be "About the role" or "Company Overview". We'll use
About the role
and put that prose in .
Then "Responsibilities What You’ll Do as a Climber/Trimmer ..." with bullet list of duties. So we need
Responsibilities
and - each duty.
Then "Qualifications What You Bring ..." includes list of qualifications. Could be
Qualifications
with .
Then "Physical Demands" etc. Might be part of Qualifications or separate "Requirements". The instruction says we can use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment. Those could be under Requirements or Qualifications. But we need to decide.
We have "What We Offer Non-Union Benefits: Competitive pay ($24-26/hour) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Paid training and industry certifications Health, dental, vision & HSA options 401(k) + Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)". That's benefits and pay. So we need a Benefits section (maybe also Pay). Since pay is stated, we can include Pay section. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Pay is stated: Competitive pay ($24-26/hour). Benefits are stated. Schedule not mentioned (no schedule). So we should not create Schedule section.
Thus we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also "Physical Demands" could be under Qualifications or Requirements. But we have a Qualifications heading already; we could include physical demands as part of Qualifications list. However the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment into Qualifications or Requirements. But we already have Qualifications heading with list of qualifications (experience, knowledge, certifications). We could add sub-items for physical demands etc. But they are separate paragraphs; we could keep them as separate sections like "Requirements" for physical demands etc. However we need to avoid many thin sections. Perhaps we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications (including experience, knowledge, certifications, physical demands, environmental conditions, tools & equipment), Benefits, Pay.
But we need to ensure we don't lose any substantive info. We'll include all details in the Qualifications section as list items.
Let's extract the content.
First, About the role: combine the intro paragraphs up to the $600 sign on bonus line. Actually the intro includes the sign on bonus line repeated later. We'll include that as part of About the role.
We need to remove duplicated lines: The posting repeats the Spanish version later; we should ignore that as duplicate. Also the "People Promise" and EEO boilerplate etc. Should be removed. Also the "Spanish Posting" section is duplicate; we should drop it.
Thus we keep only the English unique content before the Spanish duplicate begins. The duplicate starts at "Spanish Posting Únase a una empresa que fomenta el crecimiento de las personas". So we stop before that.
Thus we have content:
- Intro: "$600 Sign On Bonus for New Employees! $1000 with CDL Join a Company That Grows People At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future. Why You’ll Love It Here 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 us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)! $600 sign on bonus for new employees with 1+ years climbing experience"
Note: The "$600 sign on bonus for new employees with 1+ years climbing experience" appears at end of that paragraph; we keep.
Then "Responsibilities What You’ll Do as a Climber/Trimmer As a Trimmer at Lewis Tree Services, you’ll build foundational skills in utility vegetation management and provide support for tree trimming and line clearing operations serving utility companies and other clients. Ground-level and aloft tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines and equipment (includes climbing or aerial lift work under supervision and proper training). Operate chainsaws, chippers, and similar equipment; use handlines to lower limbs and equipment; fell and rig trees. Assist with job site set up, maintenance, rigging, traffic control, and general job site cleanup. Support job site safety by spotting, assisting climbers, and communicating hazards. Apply herbicides in accordance with company and legal guidelines. Drive and operate trucks and specialized equipment (certification required). Participate in job briefings and follow safety protocols. Travel as needed for work, including potential overnight stays."
We need to turn each sentence into list items? The instruction: Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we should break each duty into
- . Could be each sentence or clause. We'll produce list items for each distinct duty.
Let's parse:
- Build foundational skills in utility vegetation management and provide support for tree trimming and line clearing operations serving utility companies and other clients.
- Ground-level and aloft tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines and equipment (includes climbing or aerial lift work under supervision and proper training).
- Operate chainsaws, chippers, and similar equipment; use handlines to lower limbs and equipment; fell and rig trees.
- Assist with job site set up, maintenance, rigging, traffic control, and general job site cleanup.
- Support job site safety by spotting, assisting climbers, and communicating hazards.
- Apply herbicides in accordance with company and legal guidelines.
- Drive and operate trucks and specialized equipment (certification required).
- Participate in job briefings and follow safety protocols.
- Travel as needed for work, including potential overnight stays.
That's 9 items.
Now Qualifications: "Qualifications What You Bring At least 12 months’ experience working on tree crews as a Climber/Trimmer Trainee. Basic knowledge of tree species and arboriculture pruning techniques. Ability to perform work at heights and use climbing gear or aerial lifts. Trimmer Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete). Valid driver’s license, CDL, and medical certification as required. CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis). Acquire and keep the required training and licenses for the safe and proper use of herbicides. Strong teamwork, communication, and situational awareness skills. Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations"
Then after that there is "Physical Demands Ability To 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 Progress skill in tree ascent and descent Work and maneuver at considerable heights during adverse weather conditions Continuously – Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements. Frequently - Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching/ Tree Ascending-Descending. Occasionally – Driving / Climbing (stairs/ladders) Rarely – Sitting/Operating Comments: You should expect variability in size, proportions, conditions, and weights of supplies, equipment, and work conditions. Environmental Conditions Continuously - Outdoor work Occasionally - Noise Levels Frequently - Extreme Temperatures Rarely - Contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues Never - Confined Spaces Comments: You should expect variability based on regional weather patterns. Personal protective equipment is required to be worn by OSHA and ANSI. Tools & Equipment Equipment may include: Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chippers Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs Tablets and communication devices"
We need to include all that as part of Qualifications (or Requirements). We'll create a Qualifications section with list items covering experience, knowledge, abilities, certifications, licenses, skills, compliance, physical demands, environmental conditions, tools & equipment.
We need to break into sensible list items.
Let's list:
- At least 12 months’ experience working on tree crews as a Climber/Trimmer Trainee.
- Basic knowledge of tree species and arboriculture pruning techniques.
- Ability to perform work at heights and use climbing gear or aerial lifts.
- Trimmer Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete).
- Valid driver’s license, CDL, and medical certification as required.
- CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis).
- Acquire and keep the required training and licenses for the safe and proper use of herbicides.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and situational awareness skills.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.
- Physical demands:
- Ability to 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.
- Progress skill in tree ascent and
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to decide which sections to include based on content. The posting includes: - Intro: "$600 Sign On Bonus for New Employees! $1000 with CDL Join a Company That Grows People At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future. Why You’ll Love It Here 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 us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)! $600 sign on bonus for new employees with 1+ years climbing experience" That's like an "About the role" or "Why you'll love it". Could be "About the role" or "Company Overview". We'll use
About the role
and put that prose in. Then "Responsibilities What You’ll Do as a Climber/Trimmer ..." with bullet list of duties. So we need
Responsibilities
and- each duty.
Then "Qualifications What You Bring ..." includes list of qualifications. Could be
Qualifications
with- .
Then "Physical Demands" etc. Might be part of Qualifications or separate "Requirements". The instruction says we can use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment. Those could be under Requirements or Qualifications. But we need to decide.
We have "What We Offer Non-Union Benefits: Competitive pay ($24-26/hour) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Paid training and industry certifications Health, dental, vision & HSA options 401(k) + Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)". That's benefits and pay. So we need a Benefits section (maybe also Pay). Since pay is stated, we can include Pay section. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Pay is stated: Competitive pay ($24-26/hour). Benefits are stated. Schedule not mentioned (no schedule). So we should not create Schedule section.
Thus we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also "Physical Demands" could be under Qualifications or Requirements. But we have a Qualifications heading already; we could include physical demands as part of Qualifications list. However the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment into Qualifications or Requirements. But we already have Qualifications heading with list of qualifications (experience, knowledge, certifications). We could add sub-items for physical demands etc. But they are separate paragraphs; we could keep them as separate sections like "Requirements" for physical demands etc. However we need to avoid many thin sections. Perhaps we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications (including experience, knowledge, certifications, physical demands, environmental conditions, tools & equipment), Benefits, Pay.
But we need to ensure we don't lose any substantive info. We'll include all details in the Qualifications section as list items.
Let's extract the content.
First, About the role: combine the intro paragraphs up to the $600 sign on bonus line. Actually the intro includes the sign on bonus line repeated later. We'll include that as part of About the role.
We need to remove duplicated lines: The posting repeats the Spanish version later; we should ignore that as duplicate. Also the "People Promise" and EEO boilerplate etc. Should be removed. Also the "Spanish Posting" section is duplicate; we should drop it.
Thus we keep only the English unique content before the Spanish duplicate begins. The duplicate starts at "Spanish Posting Únase a una empresa que fomenta el crecimiento de las personas". So we stop before that.
Thus we have content:
- Intro: "$600 Sign On Bonus for New Employees! $1000 with CDL Join a Company That Grows People At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future. Why You’ll Love It Here 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 us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)! $600 sign on bonus for new employees with 1+ years climbing experience"
Note: The "$600 sign on bonus for new employees with 1+ years climbing experience" appears at end of that paragraph; we keep.
Then "Responsibilities What You’ll Do as a Climber/Trimmer As a Trimmer at Lewis Tree Services, you’ll build foundational skills in utility vegetation management and provide support for tree trimming and line clearing operations serving utility companies and other clients. Ground-level and aloft tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines and equipment (includes climbing or aerial lift work under supervision and proper training). Operate chainsaws, chippers, and similar equipment; use handlines to lower limbs and equipment; fell and rig trees. Assist with job site set up, maintenance, rigging, traffic control, and general job site cleanup. Support job site safety by spotting, assisting climbers, and communicating hazards. Apply herbicides in accordance with company and legal guidelines. Drive and operate trucks and specialized equipment (certification required). Participate in job briefings and follow safety protocols. Travel as needed for work, including potential overnight stays."
We need to turn each sentence into list items? The instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we should break each duty into
- . Could be each sentence or clause. We'll produce list items for each distinct duty. Let's parse: - Build foundational skills in utility vegetation management and provide support for tree trimming and line clearing operations serving utility companies and other clients. - Ground-level and aloft tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines and equipment (includes climbing or aerial lift work under supervision and proper training). - Operate chainsaws, chippers, and similar equipment; use handlines to lower limbs and equipment; fell and rig trees. - Assist with job site set up, maintenance, rigging, traffic control, and general job site cleanup. - Support job site safety by spotting, assisting climbers, and communicating hazards. - Apply herbicides in accordance with company and legal guidelines. - Drive and operate trucks and specialized equipment (certification required). - Participate in job briefings and follow safety protocols. - Travel as needed for work, including potential overnight stays. That's 9 items. Now Qualifications: "Qualifications What You Bring At least 12 months’ experience working on tree crews as a Climber/Trimmer Trainee. Basic knowledge of tree species and arboriculture pruning techniques. Ability to perform work at heights and use climbing gear or aerial lifts. Trimmer Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete). Valid driver’s license, CDL, and medical certification as required. CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis). Acquire and keep the required training and licenses for the safe and proper use of herbicides. Strong teamwork, communication, and situational awareness skills. Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations" Then after that there is "Physical Demands Ability To 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 Progress skill in tree ascent and descent Work and maneuver at considerable heights during adverse weather conditions Continuously – Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements. Frequently - Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching/ Tree Ascending-Descending. Occasionally – Driving / Climbing (stairs/ladders) Rarely – Sitting/Operating Comments: You should expect variability in size, proportions, conditions, and weights of supplies, equipment, and work conditions. Environmental Conditions Continuously - Outdoor work Occasionally - Noise Levels Frequently - Extreme Temperatures Rarely - Contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues Never - Confined Spaces Comments: You should expect variability based on regional weather patterns. Personal protective equipment is required to be worn by OSHA and ANSI. Tools & Equipment Equipment may include: Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chippers Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs Tablets and communication devices" We need to include all that as part of Qualifications (or Requirements). We'll create a Qualifications section with list items covering experience, knowledge, abilities, certifications, licenses, skills, compliance, physical demands, environmental conditions, tools & equipment. We need to break into sensible list items. Let's list: - At least 12 months’ experience working on tree crews as a Climber/Trimmer Trainee. - Basic knowledge of tree species and arboriculture pruning techniques. - Ability to perform work at heights and use climbing gear or aerial lifts. - Trimmer Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete). - Valid driver’s license, CDL, and medical certification as required. - CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis). - Acquire and keep the required training and licenses for the safe and proper use of herbicides. - Strong teamwork, communication, and situational awareness skills. - Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations. - Physical demands: - Ability to 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. - Progress skill in tree ascent and