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Supervisor in Vegetation Management

Location: Charleston, SC
Salary:

You’re looking for that next step in your career, to advance in an industry you love. Lewis Tree Service will set you up for success, providing an opportunity for you to develop your leadership skills and advance the business.

Why you’ll love being part of the Lewis Family:

• We are empowered to share our talents. We care deeply. We conquer challenges. We respect our differences. We trust each other. We keep each other safe. Together, we do great things.
• We offer for Non-Union positions:
  • Competitive pay 
  • 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
  • Employee assistance program

Who you are…
• Open-Minded: open to new ideas, willing to listen and observe, humble
• Technology-Minded: enjoys utilizing and learning new technologies to enable our work
• Servant Leader: cares for the team, puts their success first
• Business Acumen: deep understanding of our business and the customer’s needs
• Collaborative: strong people skills, able to give and receive constructive feedback, flexible

What you'll need:
1. Minimum of three years’ experience as a General Foreman or related experience, including experience with vegetation management as related to transmission lines.

2. Applicable managerial and motivational skills.
3. A valid driver's license.
4. Well-groomed and properly dressed, promoting a professional appearance.
5. Able to hear, speak, and see, as well as, have strong: communication skills.
6. Computer literate, have basic operational knowledge including electronic mail, word documents and spreadsheets.
7. Able and willing to travel via ground and/or air transportation to Beaufort, SC, Charleston, SC, and Augusta, GA. Storm emergencies may require extended out of town stay.
8. Must secure ISA Certified Arborist and/or ISA Utility Specialist Certification and/or ISA Certified Tree Worker. Certification after one year.

What you’ll do as a Supervisor at Lewis:

1. Accountable for the operational results of General Foremen.
2. Schedule weekly crew visits with General Foremen, giving guidance, assistance, and support.
3. Oversee the implementation of the Corporate Safety Program; training sessions, tailgate meetings. and award programs.
4. Work with General Foremen and Corporate Safety investigating and settling accident claims quickly, efficiently, and sensitively.
5. Ensures that high-quality arboricultural work is being performed at all times.
6. Ensures that equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and purchasing policies and procedures are completed properly.
7. Continuous contact with existing customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
8. Ensures compliance of all customers' contract specifications and requirements.
9. Maintains open communication with Division Manager on all area operational activities.
10. Ability to review and/or estimate fixed price lump sum bid work.
11. Contacts potential customers as assigned by the Regional Vice President or Division Manager.
12. Understands and enforces all company policies and procedures.
13. Attends internal and external training courses, which pertain to improving and developing job-related business management and operational skills.
14. Performs all other duties as assigned by Division Manager or Regional Vice President.

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.

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