Groundsperson

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)!

Responsibilities

You’ll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting vegetation management for utility partners and various other customers.

• 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 like 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

Qualifications

• Groundperson certification (or ability to complete)
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Physical ability to hike, lift up 50 lbs., and handle tools
• 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

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
• Continuously - Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements
• Frequently - Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching
• Occasionally - Driving, Climbing Stairs/Ladders
• Rarely - Sitting, Operating
• Never - Tree Ascending/Descending
• 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
• 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, chipper
• Blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, ropes
• Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes
• Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs
• Tablets and communication devices

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• 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)