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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!
- 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.
- Proficient 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
Environmental Conditions:
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
- Competitive pay ($39.70/hour)
- Paid training and certifications.
- Career advancement opportunities
- Local 1249 Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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.
Por qué le encantará trabajar aquÃ
- ¡Experimente un maravilloso entorno al aire libre mientras trabaja en la naturaleza, no quede atrapado detrás de un escritorio!
- Eleve su carrera profesional con nosotros. ¡Priorizamos la capacitación y las promociones internas!
- ¡Únase a un equipo vibrante que es pionero en seguridad, valora su opinión y fomenta un fuerte sentido de la camaraderÃa!
Sus funciones como Jefe de Cuadrilla
- Como Jefe de Cuadrilla en Lewis Services, supervisará y administrará cuadrillas que gestionan la vegetación de las empresas de servicios públicos, garantizará operaciones eficientes de poda de árboles y limpieza de cables para las empresas de servicios públicos y otros clientes.
- Supervisar las operaciones diarias del equipo de árboles y garantizar prácticas laborales seguras y eficientes, que incluyen la capacitación, la incorporación, el entrenamiento, la disciplina y garantizar un desempeño laboral eficiente y de alta calidad.
- Planificar y asignar tareas según las habilidades de los miembros de la cuadrilla y los requisitos del trabajo.
- Supervisar y evaluar el desempeño de la cuadrilla, incluidas las nuevas contrataciones, para su capacitación, promociones y medidas disciplinarias.
- Mantener actualizada la información de contacto de todos los miembros de la cuadrilla e informar cualquier inquietud sobre disponibilidad o aptitud para el trabajo al capataz general.
- Realizar capacitaciones de campo, nuevas capacitaciones y reuniones informativas de trabajo para garantizar la preparación de la cuadrilla.
- Aplicar las normas de seguridad y las polÃticas de la empresa, informar de inmediato sobre condiciones inseguras o incidentes.
- Identificar los peligros en el lugar de trabajo e implementar medidas de protección como barreras y señales de advertencia.
- Tomar decisiones sobre la reducción del ritmo de trabajo debido al clima o los problemas de seguridad.
- Realizar y dirigir la poda, remoción y limpieza de árboles cerca de lÃneas eléctricas mediante el uso de técnicas de escalada o plataformas aéreas.
- Operar y supervisar el uso de equipos, incluidos camiones, astilladoras, plataformas aéreas y sierras eléctricas.
- Interpretar órdenes de trabajo, planos de servicios públicos y sÃmbolos relacionados con el voltaje de lÃnea y los equipos.
- Mantener los vehÃculos y los lugares de trabajo limpios y organizados.
- Comunicarse con los propietarios para explicar el trabajo, obtener acceso y asegurar permisos escritos.
- Promover relaciones positivas con los clientes, el público, representantes de servicios públicos y otros contratistas.
- Cooperar con los servicios de emergencia cuando se bloquean calles o entradas de vehÃculos.
- Mantener registros e informes precisos sobre el desempeño de la cuadrilla, incidentes, problemas de los equipos y trabajo completado.
- Investigar informes de incidentes y reclamos por daños según se asignen.
- Supervisar y controlar los costos de la cuadrilla mediante el uso eficiente de recursos y equipos.
- Mantenerse informado sobre las polÃticas de la empresa, los acuerdos sindicales y los estándares de los equipos.
- Responder ante emergencias.
- Responder a situaciones de emergencia para eliminar peligros y ayudar a restablecer el servicio.
- Aplicar buen juicio en situaciones urgentes para proteger la vida y los bienes.
- Solicitar reparaciones importantes de herramientas o equipos, según sea necesario.
- Viajar con frecuencia, incluidos pernoctes, según sea necesario.
- Realizar otras tareas relacionadas asignadas.
Lo que usted aporta
- Al menos 3 años de experiencia en cuadrilla de árboles o gestión de vegetación de servicios públicos.
- Sólido conocimiento y comprensión de los requisitos de seguridad ANSI Z133 y los estándares de poda A300 para operaciones arborÃcolas.
- Dominio en la identificación de plantas venenosas.
- Dominio de los conceptos básicos de los circuitos eléctricos e interpretación de diagramas de circuitos.
- Habilidades avanzadas para el ascenso/descenso de árboles con cuerdas y una silla de seguridad, y experto en operaciones de plataformas aéreas.
- Certificación de conocimientos y habilidades técnicas del jefe de cuadrilla (o capacidad para completar estos requisitos).
- Licencia de conducir válida, licencia de conducir comercial (CDL) (según sea necesario) y certificación médica requerida.
- Obtener y mantener la capacitación y las licencias necesarias para el uso seguro y adecuado de herbicidas.
- Certificación en RCP y primeros auxilios (proporcionado por Lewis).
- Fuerte liderazgo, comunicación efectiva y habilidades de toma de decisiones.
- Garantizar el cumplimiento de todas las reglamentaciones locales, estatales y federales aplicables.
Demandas fÃsicas
- Levantar 50 libras hasta la altura de los hombros o más arriba.
- Empujar o tirar hasta 50 libras.
- Caminar hasta una milla por terrenos irregulares.
- Soportar variaciones climáticas extremas (por ejemplo, de frÃo intenso a calor y humedad elevados).
- Escuchar, hablar, ver y comunicarse de manera efectiva.
- Operar herramientas y equipos con las dos manos.
- Mantener la habilidad al subir y bajar de los árboles.
- Trabajar y maniobrar a alturas considerables durante condiciones climáticas adversas.
De forma continua: estar de pie, caminar, manipular/sujetar, realizar movimientos repetitivos.
Comentarios: Debe esperar una variabilidad en el tamaño, proporciones, condiciones y pesos de los suministros al igual que en los equipos y las condiciones de trabajo.
Condiciones ambientales:
Comentarios: Debe esperar una variabilidad con base en los patrones climáticos regionales. Se requiere que el equipo de protección personal se use según la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) y el Instituto Nacional Estadounidense de Estándares (ANSI).
Herramientas y equipos
- Camiones con plataforma aérea, camiones volquete, vehÃculos todo terreno.
- Motosierras, sierras de pértiga, sierras de mano, astilladoras.
- Sopladores, podadoras, rastrillos, cabrestantes, cuerdas.
- Equipo de escalada: arnés, chaparreras, púas, extractor de ramas colgadas, sierra de pértiga manual e hidráulica, púas.
- Aplicadores de aspersores, pulverizadores de bomba, aplicadores de herbicidas, combustible, conos, señales.
- Tabletas y dispositivos de comunicación.
Lo que ofrecemos
Beneficios sindicales
- Pago competitivo ($39.70/hora)
- Capacitaciones y certificaciones remuneradas
- Oportunidades de progreso en la carrera profesional
- Beneficios locales 1249
- Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (EAP)
Compromiso con nuestra gente
Lewis Tree Service es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de empleo y se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades tanto a los candidatos como a los empleados. Lewis Tree Service prohÃbe la discriminación ilegal o el acoso de empleados y candidatos por motivos de raza, credo, color, nacionalidad, sexo, edad (mayores de 40 años), religión, discapacidad, estado civil, orientación sexual, información genética, estado de ciudadanÃa, estado de veterano o cualquier otra condición legal protegida, todas las decisiones de empleo, incluidas, entre otras, el reclutamiento, la contratación, la compensación, la capacitación, el aprendizaje, la promoción, la degradación, la transferencia, el despido y la terminación, y todos los demás términos y condiciones de empleo. Las prácticas y polÃticas de Lewis Tree Service se administran según las leyes locales, estatales y federales aplicables.
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Who's Hiring
- Lewis Services11L
- Centimark Corporation5

- Worley3

- ACCO Engineered Systems2

- Lewis Services - 100% Employee Owned2

What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in foreperson jobs.
- Five or more years of field experience in the relevant trade or construction discipline
- OSHA 30-hour safety certification or equivalent workplace safety training
- Demonstrated experience supervising and scheduling a crew of field workers
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
- Experience with project documentation, daily reports, and timekeeping systems
Tips for Your Foreperson Job Search
Tailor your resume to the trade
List the specific trade or discipline front and center, general construction, electrical, pipefitting, or civil. Hiring managers scan for trade match first, so burying it under generic management language loses you interviews before you get a chance to talk.
Lead with crew size and project scope
Foreperson resumes that convert include the number of workers you supervised and the dollar value or square footage of projects you ran. If you don't have exact figures, estimate conservatively and frame them as typical project parameters.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists foreperson openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight licenses and safety certifications first
OSHA 30, forklift operator cards, first-aid certification, and trade licenses should appear near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills section. Many foreperson postings screen on certifications before reading anything else.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for foreperson roles ask how you handled a worker conflict, a schedule delay, or a safety near-miss. Prepare two or three real examples with a clear outcome, vague answers about 'good communication' don't hold up against experienced site managers.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Foreperson offers often include per diem, travel pay, tool allowances, and overtime structure on top of base wages. Ask about each line item separately during the offer conversation, the base figure alone rarely reflects what you'll actually take home.
Foreperson Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most forepersons?
The most active employers for forepersons right now are Lewis Services, Centimark Corporation, and Worley, and the most openings are in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Idaho, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with infrastructure cycles and seasonal construction demand, so it pays to check listings frequently.
How do you become a foreperson?
Start by building several years of hands-on field experience in your trade, whether that's carpentry, electrical, pipefitting, or general construction. Take on informal leadership during projects whenever the opportunity comes up. Earn your OSHA 30 and any trade-specific licenses your discipline requires. When a crew lead or foreperson opening appears with your current employer or a new one, your field record and certifications make the case.
Can I get hired as a foreperson with little experience?
Some employers hire journeymen with strong field performance into foreperson roles even without prior supervisory titles, especially in trades with high demand and thin bench depth. Frame your resume around moments when you directed other workers, coordinated deliveries, or solved on-site problems independently. Smaller contractors and specialty subcontractors tend to be more flexible about formal experience than large general contractors.
What does the foreperson interview process look like?
Most foreperson interviews run one to two rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR or a recruiter covering your trade background and certifications. The second is an in-person or video conversation with a superintendent or project manager that focuses on how you've handled crew conflicts, safety incidents, and schedule pressure. Some employers include a site walk or a brief skills assessment before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to foreperson jobs?
You can find and apply to foreperson jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your trade and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New postings are added regularly, so checking back often helps you catch openings before they fill.
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