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Company Name:

Lewis Tree Service

Job Location:
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Greenfield, MA 01301

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Job Specs

Duration: Full-Time, over 150 Days

Shift: First

Per Diem Position: No

Work Hours: Not Specified

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Position: No

Apprenticeship : No

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Job Title: Arborist - Tree Trimmer / Tree Climber

Job Number: 14327305

Status: Open

Job Application (Apply) Post Date: 12/10/2020

Close Date: 03/10/2021

Description

There’s nothing like it – being up in the trees. Once you experience that sense of freedom and adventure, it becomes a part of you. We want to help grow that passion with career opportunities, supportive leadership and a dedication to safety.

We’re the second-largest vegetation management company in North America… and always growing. But really, we’re in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees.
Who you are…

Open-Minded: open to new ideas, willing to listen and observe, humble

Love the Outdoors: enjoys varying environments/weather, not afraid to get dirty, adventurous

Self-Motivated: driven, strong work ethic, willing to “do what it takes”

Adaptable: can think on your feet, nimble, flexible

Collaborative: strong people skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback, willing to speak-up

What you’ll do:

Be part of a tight-knit 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.

Mixing and apply spray chemicals, preserving desirable vegetation

Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the working area. Help enforce on-the-job safety practices.

What you’ll need:

At least one year’s experience working as a Trimmer/Climber, working around utility wires.

Knowledge of trees including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, as applicable to working close to energized conductors.

Experience in tree climbing, knot tying and PPE

Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. to shoulder height or more.

Capable of operating two-handed 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:

Local, state and federal licenses

First Aid and CPR cards

Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests

We offer…

Specialized paid training & certifications

Career advancement opportunities

Health insurance plans

Paid time off

Retirement & savings plans options

Employee assistance program

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... For full info follow application link.

Lewis Tree Service, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,

How to Apply

To apply for this job please follow the website link and submit an application.

Contact

Name	Kara Roth
Job Title	Director of Strategic Staffing
Address	300 Lucius Gordon Drive, West Henrietta, NY 14586
Phone	585-295-2422
Fax	Not Specified
Email	kara.roth@lewistree.com
Web Site:	Job Application (Apply)

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