Supervisor

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)!
  
  

Responsibilities

Some of the most important characteristics of a Lewis Services Supervisor I is a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public and lead staff with support. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY : Yes

Essential Duties

• Accountable for the operational results of General Foremen reporting to you and their crews.
• Schedule weekly crew visits with General Foreman, developing them in project management, safety leadership, reviewing underperforming jobs to develop and action plan, etc.
• Implement the Corporate Safety Program within your GF workgroups (training sessions, tailgate meetings, award programs, etc.) and hold your GFs accountable for its success.
• Work with General Foremen and Corporate Safety investigating and settling accident claims quickly, efficiently, and responsibly.
• Ensure high quality arboricultural work is being performed at all times through the QA/QC process.
• Ensure equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and purchasing procedures are followed.
• Create and implement a communication cadence with existing customers, focused on customer satisfaction, retention, and development.
• Ensure compliance with all customers’ contract specifications and requirements.
• Maintain open communication with Division Manager on all area operational activities.
• Foster relationships with potential customers as assigned by the Regional Vice President or Division Manager.
• Understand and administer all company policies and procedures.
• Attend internal and external training courses.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Division Manager or Regional Vice President.
• Model all Leadership in Action (LIA) principles within area of responsibility, while developing and holding GFs accountable.
• Overall responsible for the professional growth, development, and success of each GF that reports to you.
• Ability to use the job costing reports to identify operation issues (efficiency, planning, etc.), cost control issues, and trends to improve the business.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a General Foremen or related experience.
• Have a safety champion attitude.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of reviewing and preparing estimates for fixed price lump-sum bids.
• Basic and practicable technology knowledge including E-mail, Microsoft Office, and Smartphones.
• Able and willing to travel via ground or air transportation. Emergencies may require extended out of town stay.
• IF REQUIRED by Territory: Must have ISA Certified Arborist and/or ISA Utility Specialist Certification and/or ISA Certified Tree Worker after one year of employment with support of the company.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (Spanish) would be a plus.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Ability to identify local tree species.
• Ability to learn new programs.
• QA/QC assessment experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
  
  

Technology, Equipment & Tools

• Proficient with standard office equipment i.e., computers, phones, scanner, fax, and copier.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Detail-oriented and investigative skills
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Accurately interpret and analyze documents.
• Effectively engage and interact with operations.
• Ability to embrace change and focus on process improvements.
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and training skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Agile and adaptable to fast-paced environments with moderate to high levels of stress. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

While performing the duties of this job, an employee must regularly stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, reach and perform repetitive keystrokes. While performing the duties of this job, an employee must occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs and lift or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an office environment.

The position requires regular travel including overnights by ground and/or air transportation.