Permission Facilitator

Lewis Services • Baltimore, MD

20h • Onsite

About The Position

At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. We’re the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and always growing. We’re in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees. You’ll love it here if you enjoy varying environments/weather, are not afraid to get dirty, are adventurous, willing to listen and observe, humble, driven, have a strong work ethic, willing to “do what it takes”, can think on your feet, are nimble, and flexible.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to shoulder height or higher
• Ability to push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and work outdoors for extended periods
• Ability to drive or ride in vehicles as required for the route/assignment
• Ability to hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively
• Ability to operate two-handed tools and equipment

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees