Arborist - Grounds Person - Culpeper, United States - Lewis Tree Service, Inc.

Lewis Tree Service, Inc.

Verified Company

Culpeper, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Why you'll love being part of the Lewis Family:
We are empowered to share our talents. We care deeply. We conquer challenges. We respect our differences. We trust each other. We keep each other safe. Together, we do great things.

We offer for Non-Union positions:

Specialized paid training & certifications
Career advancement opportunities
Affordable health insurance plans including Dental, Vision and Health Savings Accounts
Retirement plans including Employee stock ownership and 401(k) plan
Paid time off
Employee assistance program

We Believe

That everyone on the team matters
That we don't constrain workers in order to create safety, we ask workers what they need to do work safely, reliably, and productively.
That workers aren't the problem; workers are the problem solvers.
That through diversity we build strength
That being an employeeowned company (ESOP), it provides future financial stability for our employees
That when you join the Lewis Tree Team, your potential is unlimited

Why you'll love this Job:

You love the outdoors: you enjoy varying environments/weather, not afraid to get dirty, adventurous
You are open to new ideas: willing to listen and observe, humble
You are selfmotivated: driven, strong work ethic, willing to "do what it takes"
You are adaptable: can think on your feet, nimble, flexible
You are collaborative: strong people skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback, willing to speakup

What you'll do as a Ground person at Lewis:

Be a participant in an innovative climbing skills training program
Be part of a tightknit crew working in a team environment
Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties for Lewis Tree Service's utility customers including pruning trees and limbs, trimming or removal of trees as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, etc.
Climb trees for manual trimming and removals in and above the power lines.
Prepare, operate and maintain all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
Remove limbs and brush, cleanup and dispose of debris.
Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area. Help enforce onthejob safety practices.

What you'll need:

Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs to shoulder height or more
Capable of operating twohanded equipment (chain saw, circular saw, etc.) and have the physical ability to endure extreme climate variances.
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 preemployment drug test and job duty skills tests
Posses a valid Driver's License-CDL

Our DEI Promise:

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business.

We respect the differences among 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 and valued.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees.

Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Lewis Tree Service's practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Usted es
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De Mente Abierta: está abierto(a) a nuevas ideas, dispuesto(a) a escuchar y observar, es modesto (humilde en su forma de ser))
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Le gusta trabajar al aire libre (Outdoors): disfruta los diferentes ambientes/climas, no le importa ensuciarse, es aventurero(a)
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Auto-Motivado(a): determinado(a), con fuerte ética de trabajo, dispuesto(a) a "hacer lo que se tenga que hacer"
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Adaptable: puede pensar rápido, es ágil, flexible
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Colaborativo(a): tiene la habilidad para tratar con personas, puede dar y recibir comentarios constructivos (retro-alimentación/feedback), dispuesto a hablar

Que hará
Ser parte de un grupo de trabajo con fuertes lazos trabajando en un ambiente de equipo
Podar y/o remover arboles subiéndose al árbol o con la ayuda de un elevador aéreo (bajo la supervisión directa de un líder o jefe de la cuadrilla/equipo o de un podador de árboles calificado en despeje de líne