Laborer - Grounds Person
Company: Lewis Tree Service, Inc
Location: Manassas
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionWorking behind a counter or on the sales floor isnt
for you. Youre looking for something bigger where you can work
outside and grow your career. If this sounds like you, then a
Groundsperson job at Lewis Tree is a great way to get into the
industry.Were the second-largest vegetation management company in
North America and always growing. But really, were 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 youll do + Be part of a tight-knit group working in a team
environment+ Trim and/or removes trees by climbing or with aid of
an aerial lift (under the direct supervision of a crew leader or
qualified line clearance tree trimmer.)+ Load and unload trucks
with logs, brush and debris and/or feed brush into brush chipper.
Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment. Use and maintain small
power tools at ground level. Spray stumps and brush. + Drive and
operates trucks and other equipment as assigned.Report the need for
repairs of trucks and equipment to crew leader. + Safeguard
employees and the public from hazards in and around the working
area. Help enforce on-the-job safety practices. What youll 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+ Valid Driver's License We offer + Specialized paid training &
certifications+ Career advancement opportunities+ Health insurance
plans+ Paid time off+ Retirement & savings plans options+ Employee
assistance programLewis 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 Services practices and policies are administered in
accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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