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Crew Leader (Crew Foreperson)

Crew Leader (Crew Foreperson)

Lewis Tree ServiceWilmington, NC, US
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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)!

What You'll Do as a Crew Leader

As a Crew Leader at Lewis Services, you will oversee and manage a crew performing utility vegetation management, ensuring safe and efficient tree trimming and line clearing operations for the utility and other customers.

  • Supervise daily tree crew operations and ensure safe, efficient work practices, including training, onboarding, coaching, discipline, and ensure high-quality and efficient job performance.
  • Plan and assign tasks based on crew members' skills and job requirements.
  • Monitor and evaluate crew performance, including new hires, for training, promotion, and disciplinary actions.
  • Maintain up-to-date contact information for all crew members and report any availability or fitness-for-duty concerns to the General Foreman.
  • Conduct field training, retraining, and job briefings to ensure crew readiness.
  • Enforce safety standards and company policies, report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately.
  • Identify jobsite hazards and implement safeguards such as barriers and warning signs.
  • Make decisions regarding work slowdown due to weather or safety concerns.
  • Perform and direct tree trimming, removal, and clearance near energized lines using climbing or aerial lift techniques.
  • Operate and oversee use of equipment, including trucks, chippers, aerial lifts, and power saws.
  • Interpret work orders, utility drawings, and symbols related to line voltage and equipment.
  • Maintain clean and organized work vehicles and job sites.
  • Communicate with property owners to explain work, obtain access, and secure written permissions.
  • Promote positive relationships with customers, the public, utility representatives, and other contractors.
  • Cooperate with emergency services when blocking streets or driveways.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports on crew performance, incidents, equipment issues, and completed work.
  • Investigate incident reports and damage claims as assigned.
  • Monitor and control crew costs through efficient use of resources and equipment.
  • Stay informed on company policies, union agreements, and equipment standards.
  • Emergency Response
  • Respond to emergency situations to eliminate hazards and assist in service restoration.
  • Exercise sound judgment in urgent scenarios to protect life and property.
  • Request major tool or equipment repairs as needed.
  • Travel frequently, including overnight stays, as required.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • What You Bring

  • At least 3 years of experience in a tree crew or in utility vegetation management.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements and A300 Pruning Standards for arboricultural operations.
  • Proficiency in the identification of poisonous plants.
  • Proficiency in electrical circuit basics and interpreting circuit maps.
  • Advanced in tree ascent / descent using ropes and a safety saddle, and skilled in aerial lift operations.
  • Crew Leader Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete).
  • Valid driver's license, CDL (as needed), and required medical certification.
  • Acquire and keep the required training and licenses for the safe and proper use of herbicides.
  • CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis).
  • Strong leadership, effective communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.
  • Physical Demands

    Ability to :

  • Lift 50 lbs. to shoulder height or higher
  • Push or pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain
  • Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity)
  • Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively
  • Operate two-handed tools and equipment
  • Maintain skill in tree ascent and descent
  • Work and maneuver at considerable heights during adverse weather conditions
  • Continuously Standing, Walking, Handling / Grasping, Repetitive Movements.

    Frequently - Lifting / Carrying, Pushing / Pulling, Stooping / Kneeling, Reaching, Tree Ascending / Descending.

    Occasionally Driving, Climbing Stairs / Ladders.

    Rarely - Sitting / Operating

    Comments : You should expect variability in size, proportions, conditions, and weights of supplies, equipment, and work conditions.

    Environmental Conditions :

    Continuously - Outdoor work

    Occasionally - Noise Levels

    Frequently - Extreme Temperatures

    Rarely - Contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues

    Never - Confined Spaces

    Comments : You should expect variability based on regional weather patterns. Personal protective equipment is required to be worn by OSHA and ANSI.

    Tools & Equipment

    Equipment may include :

  • Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs
  • Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chippers
  • Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes
  • Climbing gear : harness, chaps, spikes, hanger puller, manual and hydraulic pole saw, spikes.
  • Sprayer applicators, pump sprayer, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs
  • Tablets and communication devices
  • What We Offer

    Non-Union Benefits :

  • Competitive pay $25.50 / hr
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Paid training and industry certifications
  • Health, dental, vision & HSA options
  • 401(k) +
  • Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Our DEI Commitment

    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 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, 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 by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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