Permission Facilitator

Permission Facilitator

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 Permission Facilitator:

Meet with the utility company daily to assess and discuss line clearance work (tree and vegetation trimming/removal around their power lines.)

• Obtain permission from the home or business owner for Lewis Tree Service crews to do necessary line clearance work on their property
• Communicate to the utility company any limitations or refusals of line clearance work that may arise while planning the work to be done
• Interpret utility circuit maps
• Assist crews on a variety of vegetation management tasks such as spraying, brush clean-up and trimming
• Help enforce job safety

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in customer service settings with skills in conflict de-escalation
• Experience with or willingness to learn how to interpret drawings, environmental engineering plans, construction plans and/or utility circuit maps
• Proficiency in standard office computer hardware and software such as Microsoft Office
• Willing and able to obtain specialized training and certifications as required, such as tree species identification and local, state, and federal licenses
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and job duty skills tests
• Ability to obtain a valid Driver's License
• Must have experience working in the Torrington AWC
• Preferably working specifically with the 5R Circuits
• Bilingual strongly preferred

Ability to:

• Lift up to 50 lbs. to shoulder height or higher
• Push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain
• Stand, bend, stoop, and work outdoors for extended periods
• Drive or ride in vehicles as required for the route/assignment
• Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively
• Operate two-handed tools and equipment

Continuously - Outdoor work

Frequently - Varying weather and temperatures

Occasionally - Noise levels (traffic, equipment, crews)

Rarely - Contact with hazardous materials (as applicable) 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.

Equipment may include:

• Tablets and communication devices
• Standard office equipment (computer, phone)
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Vegetation management tools used with crews (as needed), such as sprayers and hand tools

Non-Union Benefits

• Competitive pay ($27-33/hour)
• Specialized paid training & certifications
• Career advancement opportunities
• Affordable health insurance plans including Dental, Vision and Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement plans including Employee stock ownership and 401(k) plan
• Paid time off

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.