Arborist - Trimmer Trainee

Grand Rapids MI

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 training, 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 a participant in an innovative climbing skills training program! - 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: - 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: - Tree species identification - Local, state, and federal licenses - First Aid and CPR cards - To pass a pre-employment drug test We offer… - Specialized paid training & certifications - Career advancement opportunities - Health insurance plans - Paid time off - Employee stock ownership plan - Retirement & savings plans options - Employee assistance program Lewis Tree Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about this role and apply to join us today at