Trimmer

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

• 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 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

• 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

• Ability to lift 50 lb. to shoulder height or higher.
• Push or pull up to 50 lb.
• 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.
• Continuous: standing, walking, handling/grasping, repetitive movements.
• Frequent: lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching, tree ascending/descending.
• Occasional: driving, climbing stairs/ladders.
• Rare: sitting/operating.

Environmental Conditions

• Continuous: outdoor work.
• Occasional: noise levels.
• Frequent: extreme temperatures.
• Rare: contact with hazardous materials or air‑quality issues.
• Never: confined spaces.
• Personal protective equipment required by OSHA and ANSI.

Tools & Equipment

• Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs.
• Chainsaws, pole saws, hand saws, chippers.
• Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes.
• Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes.
• Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs.
• Tablets and communication devices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid training and industry certifications.
• Health, dental, vision & HSA options.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

People Promise

Our commitment to our people is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between us and 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.