Trimmer - Apprentice 4
About the role
with paragraphs. - Responsibilities: as given. - Qualifications: includes "What You Bring" list plus maybe "Physical Demands", "Environmental Conditions", "Tools & Equipment". Those could be under Requirements or Qualifications. The instruction: Use headings for section headings e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content. We have Qualifications section already. We also have Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment. Those could be under Requirements or Qualifications. Probably combine them under Requirements (physical demands, environmental, tools). Or we could have separate sections but only if they have real content. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we can combine Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment into a "Requirements" section (or "Qualifications"). We have also "What We Offer" which includes Benefits and Pay. Pay we can separate as Pay section. Benefits as Benefits section. Thus sections: - About the role (intro + Why You’ll Love It Here) - Responsibilities - Requirements (combining Qualifications, Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment) - Benefits - Pay We should not include Schedule (no info). Skills maybe not separate; we can embed skills within Requirements. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. We must use for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all bullet points from Responsibilities, Qualifications, Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment, Benefits, Pay.
We must not include boilerplate like "People Promise", EEO statements, Spanish duplicate.
Let's extract content.
Original English section:
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."
Then "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!"
We can combine into paragraphs.
Responsibilities bullet list:
- What You’ll Do as a 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.
Qualifications bullet list (What You Bring):
- At least 12 months’ experience working on tree crews as a 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 bullet list (looks like sentences but we can treat as list items):
- 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 bullet list:
- 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 bullet list:
- 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
What We Offer (Benefits):
- Union Benefits: Competitive pay $27.43/Hr.
- Paid training and certifications.
- Career advancement opportunities
- IBEW Local 351 Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pay: Already included in Benefits line "Competitive pay $27.43/Hr." We could separate Pay section with that detail.
But we need to avoid duplication. We could put Pay section with that line, and Benefits section with other benefits (Paid training..., Career advancement..., IBEW Local 351 Benefits, EAP). However the line "Union Benefits: Competitive pay $27.43/Hr." includes both union benefits and pay. We could split: Pay: Competitive pay $27.43/Hr. Benefits: Union Benefits (maybe just mention union benefits?), Paid training and certifications, Career advancement opportunities, IBEW Local 351 Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). But the original says "Union Benefits: Competitive pay $27.43/Hr." So union benefits include competitive pay. We could keep as Benefits section with that line, and also separate Pay section maybe redundant. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Pay and Benefits into one Benefits section, but we also have a Pay heading possible. Since Pay is explicitly mentioned, we could create a Pay section with that line, and Benefits section with the rest. However that would be two thin sections. Better to have one Benefits section that includes pay and other benefits. But the instruction says include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. It doesn't forbid having both Pay and Benefits if both have content. But we have pay content; we also have other benefits content. So we could have both.
But to avoid thin sections, we could make Benefits section that includes pay and other benefits. However the instruction lists Pay as a possible heading; we could still use Benefits heading and include pay inside. That seems acceptable.
Thus sections:
- About the role
- Responsibilities
- Requirements (includes Qualifications, Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment)
- Benefits (includes union benefits/competitive pay, paid training, career advancement, IBEW Local 351 Benefits, EAP)
We must not include Schedule.
Now we need to format.
Use
About the role
then for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive info; we must not lose any bullet points.
Let's craft.
About the role: combine intro and Why You’ll Love It Here.
Paragraph 1: "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."
Paragraph 2: "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!"
We can keep as two
elements.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
then with each bullet as - . Need to preserve the sentences exactly.
We need to include the first bullet: "What You’ll Do as a 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." That's a bit run-on but keep.
Then others.
Requirements: We'll combine Qualifications, Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment.
We need to decide how to structure list items. Could have a single
with all items, but that mixes qualifiers. Might be okay. But maybe better to have subheadings? Not allowed; only headings are the predefined ones. So we can just list all items under Requirements.
Thus Requirements
with items:
- At
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all bullet points from Responsibilities, Qualifications, Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment, Benefits, Pay. We must not include boilerplate like "People Promise", EEO statements, Spanish duplicate. Let's extract content. Original English section: 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." Then "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!" We can combine into paragraphs. Responsibilities bullet list: - What You’ll Do as a 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. Qualifications bullet list (What You Bring): - At least 12 months’ experience working on tree crews as a 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 bullet list (looks like sentences but we can treat as list items): - 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 bullet list: - 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 bullet list: - 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 What We Offer (Benefits): - Union Benefits: Competitive pay $27.43/Hr. - Paid training and certifications. - Career advancement opportunities - IBEW Local 351 Benefits - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pay: Already included in Benefits line "Competitive pay $27.43/Hr." We could separate Pay section with that detail. But we need to avoid duplication. We could put Pay section with that line, and Benefits section with other benefits (Paid training..., Career advancement..., IBEW Local 351 Benefits, EAP). However the line "Union Benefits: Competitive pay $27.43/Hr." includes both union benefits and pay. We could split: Pay: Competitive pay $27.43/Hr. Benefits: Union Benefits (maybe just mention union benefits?), Paid training and certifications, Career advancement opportunities, IBEW Local 351 Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). But the original says "Union Benefits: Competitive pay $27.43/Hr." So union benefits include competitive pay. We could keep as Benefits section with that line, and also separate Pay section maybe redundant. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Pay and Benefits into one Benefits section, but we also have a Pay heading possible. Since Pay is explicitly mentioned, we could create a Pay section with that line, and Benefits section with the rest. However that would be two thin sections. Better to have one Benefits section that includes pay and other benefits. But the instruction says include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. It doesn't forbid having both Pay and Benefits if both have content. But we have pay content; we also have other benefits content. So we could have both. But to avoid thin sections, we could make Benefits section that includes pay and other benefits. However the instruction lists Pay as a possible heading; we could still use Benefits heading and include pay inside. That seems acceptable. Thus sections: - About the role - Responsibilities - Requirements (includes Qualifications, Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment) - Benefits (includes union benefits/competitive pay, paid training, career advancement, IBEW Local 351 Benefits, EAP) We must not include Schedule. Now we need to format. Use
About the role
thenfor prose. We need to preserve all substantive info; we must not lose any bullet points. Let's craft. About the role: combine intro and Why You’ll Love It Here. Paragraph 1: "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." Paragraph 2: "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!" We can keep as two
elements. Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
then- with each bullet as
- . Need to preserve the sentences exactly.
We need to include the first bullet: "What You’ll Do as a 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." That's a bit run-on but keep.
Then others.
Requirements: We'll combine Qualifications, Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Tools & Equipment.
We need to decide how to structure list items. Could have a single
- with all items, but that mixes qualifiers. Might be okay. But maybe better to have subheadings? Not allowed; only headings are the predefined ones. So we can just list all items under Requirements.
Thus
Requirements
- with items:
- At