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 at Lewis:

As a Permission Facilitator at Lewis Services, you'll.

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
• Assists crews on a variety of vegetation management tasks such as spraying, brush clean-up, and trimming
• Help enforce job safety

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Experience in customer service settings with skills in conflict de-escalation
• Experience with or willing 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, 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 valid Driver's License

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

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, chipper
- Blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, ropes
- Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes
- Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs
- Tablets and communication devices

What We Offer
Non-Union Benefits:

- Competitive pay
- 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 Promise:

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 on the basis of 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 in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.