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Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Lewis Tree ServiceCharleston, SC, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Equipment Operator

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.

  • 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 an Equipment Operator at Lewis Services, you'll :

  • Operate heavy equipment per Lewis policy and manufacturer guidelines
  • Safeguard equipment and ensure proper maintenance and inspection
  • Identify and mark hazards in the work area
  • Promote safety for colleagues and the public
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work vehicles
  • Report equipment issues and incidents immediately
  • Support customer and public relations
  • Drive and operate trucks and other assigned equipment
  • Participate in job briefings and site preparation
  • Remove vegetation and debris (e.g., lifting logs, dragging brush)
  • Operate chainsaws and similar equipment after demonstrating proficiency
  • Load / unload trucks and machinery
  • Hike difficult terrain while carrying tools and equipment
  • Apply herbicide in compliance with regulations
  • Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic
  • Travel frequently, including overnight stays
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
  • What You Bring :

  • Understanding of policies and procedures for Mechanical Tree Trimmer
  • Relevant licenses / certifications to operate heavy equipment
  • General knowledge of trees and arboriculture techniques in tree work
  • Completion of Equipment Operator Technical Knowledge Certification
  • Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and ability to read circuit maps
  • Herbicide applicator certification and licensing
  • Valid driver's license, CDL, and medical certification (as required)
  • CPR and First Aid certification (provided by Lewis)
  • Compliance with all applicable laws
  • Ability to :

  • Lift up to 50 lbs. to shoulder height
  • Push or pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain
  • Climb onto and off of equipment
  • Endure extreme climate conditions
  • Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively
  • Operate two-handed tools and equipment
  • Continuously Operating equipment, handling / grasping, repetitive movements

    Frequently Sitting

    Occasionally Lifting / carrying, pushing / pulling, driving, climbing, stooping / kneeling, reaching, walking, standing

    Never Tree ascending / descending, confined spaces

    Continuously Outdoor work

    Frequently Temperature extremes

    Occasionally Noise levels

    Rarely Hazardous materials, air quality issues

    Never Confined spaces

    Conditions vary by region. PPE required per OSHA and ANSI standards.

    Equipment may include :

  • Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs
  • Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper
  • Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes
  • Herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs
  • Communication devices, tablet computers
  • Manual and hydraulic tools
  • Non-Union Benefits :

  • Competitive pay
  • 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 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

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