Join a Company That Grows People
At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future.
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)!
As a Floating Safety Specialist at Lewis Services, you’ll:
Present as a visible leader, influencing and motivating while modeling Lewis’s Operating Principles
Build and maintain strong partnerships with Operations to drive positive and continuous safety improvements
Participate in morning huddles and deliver safety tailgates/safety moments to job crews
Conduct worksite observations to identify potential risks and compliance with company and regulatory requirements; provide feedback to operations leadership on observations
Provide timely assistance and consistent interpretation of company safety policies/procedures and regulatory requirements
Analyze data and provide documented reviews to Operations on areas for improvement and corrective actions
Support Operations on training needs, including:
Working safely with utility line clearance tools (saws, pruners, hanger poles, ropes and rigging tools, saddles, full body harnesses, aerial lifts, etc.)
Technical skills from fundamentals to advanced (roping/rigging, collision avoidance, climbing techniques)
Safety processes and risks (aerial rescue, electrical safety, first aid/CPR)
Investigate and analyze incidents using current methods to facilitate learning, growth, and build organizational capacity to fail safely
Prepare evaluations and provide summary reports and recommendations for operations and safety leadership
Communicate safety program needs with regional leadership
Comply with all company policies, procedures, and work rules
Report timely and accurately to Safety and Operations Regional Leadership
Perform all other related and necessary duties as assigned
Associate degree in a related field OR High School diploma/GED with safety/industry credentials (CUSP, CTSP, ASP, GSP, ISA Arborist, etc.) or equivalent work experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in line-clearance or related industry
Knowledge of OSHA and applicable ANSI requirements and compliance; OSHA 30 Hour or equivalent combination
Valid driver’s license
Bilingual skills or actively learning a second language are an advantage
Leading teams and driving change
Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
Proficiency with computers, smartphones, and MS Office Suite
Knowledge of vegetation management tools, practices, and procedures (preferred)
Familiarity with OSHA, ANSI, DOT, and tree industry regulations and standards
Ability to:
Write, type, file, and organize
Observe and respond to visual and oral communication
Adjust quickly and efficiently from task to task
Communicate clearly in a professional manner
Bend, reach, hold, grasp, and organize
Perform in the presence of distractions or work frustrations
Maintain regular and timely attendance
Participate in employee and professional training events
Travel locally and away from home approximately 30–40% of the time
Regularly – Outdoor exposure, fieldwork with crews, varying weather conditions
Occasionally – Office environment, temperature extremes
Rarely – Hazardous materials, air quality issues
PPE required per OSHA and ANSI standards
Non-Union Benefits:
Competitive pay $66,500 - $78,500
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid training and certifications
Health, dental, vision & HSA options
401(k) +
Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among 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 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 based on 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. This policy applies to 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 under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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