Team Leader

Team Leader

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.

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 team leader:

• Oversee daily production requirements of assigned crews
• Support crew leaders in training, coaching, and performance management
• Ensure adherence to Lewis and customer policies
• Handle customer and property owner complaints professionally
• Inspect completed work for quality and compliance
• Assist in hiring, disciplinary actions, and employee relations
• Interpret tree trimming, removal, and spraying orders
• Plan and lay out daily crew work
• Enforce safe practices and recognize jobsite hazards
• Obtain permissions from property owners and communicate work plans
• Maintain records and reports related to crew operations
• Support equipment maintenance and tool delivery
• Assist in bidding work and managing crew costs
• Maintain communication with customers, property owners, and utility reps
• Uphold Lewis Tree Service's mission and values
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you bring:

• Minimum 2 years as a crew leader
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Willingness to travel frequently, including overnight stays
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Herbicide Applicator Certification, ISA Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Knowledge of tree species, pruning techniques, and ANSI standards
• Completion of Crew Leader Technical Knowledge Certification
• Understanding of electrical circuits and circuit maps
• Valid driver's license, CDL, and medical certification
• CPR and First Aid certification (provided by Lewis)
• Compliance with all applicable laws and company policies

Ability to:

• Lift/carry and push/pull (rarely)
• Sit and drive (frequently)
• Stand and walk (occasionally)
• Climb, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, perform repetitive movements (rarely)
• Tree ascend/descend (never)

Physical demands may vary between administrative duties and field support.

Frequently – outdoor work Occasionally – noise levels, temperature extremes Rarely – hazardous materials, air quality issues Never – confined spaces

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

While team leaders do not operate tools, they may assist with tool support. Equipment may include:

• Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs
• Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, astilladoras
• Sopladores, podadoras, rastrillos, cabrestantes, cuerdas
• Equipo de escalada: arnés, correas, púas
• Pulverizadores, aplicadores de herbicidas, combustible, conos, señales
• Tabletas y dispositivos de comunicación

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 our people is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between 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 out 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 under applicable federal, state, and local laws.