Permission Facilitator

About the role

Enroll in a company that nurtures its 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.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the utility company daily to assess and discuss line clearance work (tree and vegetation trimming/removal around their power lines).
• Obtain permission from the home or business owner for Lewis Tree Service crews to do necessary line clearance work on their property.
• Communicate to the utility company any limitations or refusals of line clearance work that may arise while planning the work to be done.
• Interpret utility circuit maps.
• Aid crews on a variety of vegetation management tasks such as spraying, brush clean-up and trimming.
• Help enforce job safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in customer service settings with skills in conflict de-escalation.
• Experience with or willingness to learn how to interpret drawings, environmental engineering plans, construction plans and/or utility circuit maps.
• Proficiency in standard office computer hardware and software such as Microsoft Office.
• 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 a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to shoulder height or higher, push or pull up to 50 lbs., walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain, stand, bend, stoop, and work outdoors for extended periods, drive or ride in vehicles as required for the route/assignment, hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively, operate two-handed tools and equipment, continuously - outdoor work, frequently - varying weather and temperatures, occasionally - noise levels (traffic, equipment, crews), rarely - contact with hazardous materials (as applicable) or air quality issues, never - confined spaces.

What We Offer

• Non-union benefits.
• Competitive pay.
• Specialized paid training & certifications.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Affordable health insurance plans including Dental, Vision and Health Savings Accounts.
• Retail plans including Employee stock ownership and 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• People Promise: Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between 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 out and valued.