Top Trimmer
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should include sections only when posting has real specific content.
We have content for: About the role (Why You’ll Love It Here). Responsibilities. Qualifications. Benefits (Non-Union Benefits). Possibly Skills? The qualifications include skills; but we can combine Qualifications and Skills? The instruction says use headings like Qualifications, Skills separately if content. We have qualifications list; we could put under Qualifications
. Skills maybe not separate; we can omit.
Pay: not specified; we should not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It says "Competitive pay" under benefits but not specific numbers. That's vague; but "Competitive pay" is a statement; is that considered specific content? It says "Competitive pay" as a bullet under benefits. That's not a specific number; but it's still a benefit. The instruction: "never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. 'commensurate with experience', 'not specified', 'N/A', 'varies', 'TBD')". "Competitive pay" is somewhat vague but not exactly placeholder; it's a statement. However they said never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. For Benefits we have actual list: Competitive pay, ESOP, Paid training and industry certifications, Health, dental, vision & HSA options, 401(k) + Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). So we can have Benefits section.
Schedule: not stated; omit.
Pay: not stated as specific; we could omit Pay section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
We need to remove duplicated lines (Spanish posting). Also remove boilerplate like "People Promise" and EEO statements.
We need to keep the "Why You’ll Love It Here" prose; that's about the role.
Let's extract the relevant English content:
- Intro: "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)!"
That's the About the role.
- Responsibilities: starts with "Responsibilities What You’ll Do as a Top Trimmer As a Trimmer at Lewis Tree Services, you’ll fill a specialized and highly skilled role necessary for utility vegetation management and provide support for tree trimming and line clearing operations serving utility companies and other clients." Then bullet list of duties (though not formatted as bullets in original but sentences separated by periods). We need to convert to
- . We must preserve all substantive information; we can split each sentence into list items.
Let's list responsibilities sentences:
1. Perform advanced tree trimming and removal work while aloft or using aerial lift equipment.
2. Support and lead job site and work zone set up, maintenance, and traffic control.
3. Lead tree felling, rigging, and clearance activities near energized lines (vegetation and debris removal).
4. Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal
5. Support and direct crews in the absence of the Crew Leader.
6. Apply herbicides in accordance with laws and company guidelines.
7. Inspect, maintain/prepare, and operate work tools (Chainsaw), heavy equipment (Chippers), and other equipment as assigned (Relevant certifications apply).
8. Operate/Drive, Load/Unload, and maintain trucks and other work vehicles.
9. Ensure team and public safety by identifying hazards, maintaining clear communication, and providing support to fellow employees both on the ground and while aloft.
10. Train and retrain crew members on climbing, trimming, and safety practices.
11. Promote positive relations with customers and the public and assist the Crew Leader in gaining consent from property owners.
12. Assist with job briefings, communicate new equipment specifications, and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
13. Participate in emergency response and storm work as needed.
Also there is "Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal" maybe missing a period; we keep.
Now Qualifications: starts with "Qualifications What You Bring Minimum two years of experience on tree crews and completion of all Top Trimmer-level qualifications." Then list:
- Possess general knowledge of tree identification, growth habits, and proper pruning techniques.
- Knows and understands the ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements and A300 Pruning Standards for arboricultural operations.
- Advanced in tree ascent/descent using ropes and a safety saddle, and skilled in aerial lift operations.
- Proficiency in electrical circuit basics and interpreting circuit maps.
- Top Trimmer Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete).
- Valid driver’s license, CDL, and required medical certification.
- CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis).
- Ability to lead others, communicate effectively, and work independently.
- 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 Ability to progress skill in tree ascent and descent Ability to work and maneuver at considerable heights during adverse weather conditions Continuously – Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements, and Tree Ascending/Descending. Frequently - Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching. 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, hanger puller, manual and hydraulic pole saw, spikes. Sprayer applicators, pump sprayer, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs Tablets and communication devices
We need to keep all substantive info. However some of that is very detailed; we need to keep but maybe we can keep as prose? The instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. So for qualifications we should make a list.
But the qualifications section includes sub-sections like Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment. Those are also lists; we could keep them as nested lists? Probably just flatten into list items; but we need to preserve all info. Could keep as separate
under Qualifications? The instruction didn't forbid nested lists, but we can just keep as list items; each bullet can be a sentence.
We need to avoid repeating boilerplate like "Comments: You should expect variability..." That's part of the content; we should keep it as it's substantive? It's a comment about variability; it's not boilerplate; it's part of the posting. We'll keep.
We also need to remove duplicated lines (Spanish posting). We'll ignore Spanish.
Benefits: "Non-Union Benefits 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)". Also earlier "Why You’ll Love It Here" mentions ESOP; but we keep benefits list.
We should not include "People Promise" etc.
Now construct HTML:
About the role
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)!
But note: The "Why You’ll Love It Here" is basically a heading? Actually it's a subsection; but we can keep as paragraph.
Better to combine into one paragraph? Might be two paragraphs.
Now Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced tree trimming and removal work while aloft or using aerial lift equipment.
- Support and lead job site and work zone set up, maintenance, and traffic control.
- Lead tree felling, rigging, and clearance activities near energized lines (vegetation and debris removal).
- Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal
- Support and direct crews in the absence of the Crew Leader.
- Apply herbicides in accordance with laws and company guidelines.
- Inspect, maintain/prepare, and operate work tools (Chainsaw), heavy equipment (Chippers), and other equipment as assigned (Relevant certifications apply).
- Operate/Drive, Load/Unload, and maintain trucks and other work vehicles.
- Ensure team and public safety by identifying hazards, maintaining clear communication, and providing support to fellow employees both on the ground and while aloft.
- Train and retrain crew members on climbing, trimming, and safety practices.
- Promote positive relations with customers and the public and assist the Crew Leader in gaining consent from property owners.
- Assist with job briefings, communicate new equipment specifications, and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
- Participate in emergency response and
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. We need to remove duplicated lines (Spanish posting). Also remove boilerplate like "People Promise" and EEO statements. We need to keep the "Why You’ll Love It Here" prose; that's about the role. Let's extract the relevant English content: - Intro: "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)!" That's the About the role. - Responsibilities: starts with "Responsibilities What You’ll Do as a Top Trimmer As a Trimmer at Lewis Tree Services, you’ll fill a specialized and highly skilled role necessary for utility vegetation management and provide support for tree trimming and line clearing operations serving utility companies and other clients." Then bullet list of duties (though not formatted as bullets in original but sentences separated by periods). We need to convert to
- . We must preserve all substantive information; we can split each sentence into list items.
Let's list responsibilities sentences:
1. Perform advanced tree trimming and removal work while aloft or using aerial lift equipment.
2. Support and lead job site and work zone set up, maintenance, and traffic control.
3. Lead tree felling, rigging, and clearance activities near energized lines (vegetation and debris removal).
4. Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal
5. Support and direct crews in the absence of the Crew Leader.
6. Apply herbicides in accordance with laws and company guidelines.
7. Inspect, maintain/prepare, and operate work tools (Chainsaw), heavy equipment (Chippers), and other equipment as assigned (Relevant certifications apply).
8. Operate/Drive, Load/Unload, and maintain trucks and other work vehicles.
9. Ensure team and public safety by identifying hazards, maintaining clear communication, and providing support to fellow employees both on the ground and while aloft.
10. Train and retrain crew members on climbing, trimming, and safety practices.
11. Promote positive relations with customers and the public and assist the Crew Leader in gaining consent from property owners.
12. Assist with job briefings, communicate new equipment specifications, and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
13. Participate in emergency response and storm work as needed.
Also there is "Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal" maybe missing a period; we keep.
Now Qualifications: starts with "Qualifications What You Bring Minimum two years of experience on tree crews and completion of all Top Trimmer-level qualifications." Then list:
- Possess general knowledge of tree identification, growth habits, and proper pruning techniques.
- Knows and understands the ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements and A300 Pruning Standards for arboricultural operations.
- Advanced in tree ascent/descent using ropes and a safety saddle, and skilled in aerial lift operations.
- Proficiency in electrical circuit basics and interpreting circuit maps.
- Top Trimmer Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete).
- Valid driver’s license, CDL, and required medical certification.
- CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis).
- Ability to lead others, communicate effectively, and work independently.
- 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 Ability to progress skill in tree ascent and descent Ability to work and maneuver at considerable heights during adverse weather conditions Continuously – Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements, and Tree Ascending/Descending. Frequently - Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching. 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, hanger puller, manual and hydraulic pole saw, spikes. Sprayer applicators, pump sprayer, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs Tablets and communication devices
We need to keep all substantive info. However some of that is very detailed; we need to keep but maybe we can keep as prose? The instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. So for qualifications we should make a list. But the qualifications section includes sub-sections like Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment. Those are also lists; we could keep them as nested lists? Probably just flatten into list items; but we need to preserve all info. Could keep as separate
- under Qualifications? The instruction didn't forbid nested lists, but we can just keep as list items; each bullet can be a sentence.
We need to avoid repeating boilerplate like "Comments: You should expect variability..." That's part of the content; we should keep it as it's substantive? It's a comment about variability; it's not boilerplate; it's part of the posting. We'll keep.
We also need to remove duplicated lines (Spanish posting). We'll ignore Spanish.
Benefits: "Non-Union Benefits 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)". Also earlier "Why You’ll Love It Here" mentions ESOP; but we keep benefits list.
We should not include "People Promise" etc.
Now construct HTML:
- Perform advanced tree trimming and removal work while aloft or using aerial lift equipment.
- Support and lead job site and work zone set up, maintenance, and traffic control.
- Lead tree felling, rigging, and clearance activities near energized lines (vegetation and debris removal).
- Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal
- Support and direct crews in the absence of the Crew Leader.
- Apply herbicides in accordance with laws and company guidelines.
- Inspect, maintain/prepare, and operate work tools (Chainsaw), heavy equipment (Chippers), and other equipment as assigned (Relevant certifications apply).
- Operate/Drive, Load/Unload, and maintain trucks and other work vehicles.
- Ensure team and public safety by identifying hazards, maintaining clear communication, and providing support to fellow employees both on the ground and while aloft.
- Train and retrain crew members on climbing, trimming, and safety practices.
- Promote positive relations with customers and the public and assist the Crew Leader in gaining consent from property owners.
- Assist with job briefings, communicate new equipment specifications, and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
- Participate in emergency response and
About the role
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)!
But note: The "Why You’ll Love It Here" is basically a heading? Actually it's a subsection; but we can keep as paragraph. Better to combine into one paragraph? Might be two paragraphs. Now Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and