Operations Leadership Opportunities

Lewis Services

$75K — $90K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in utility vegetation management, arboriculture, or related field operations.
  • Proven track record in leading field employees and managing multiple crews.
  • Strong commitment to safety and exemplary safety leadership.
  • Experience in employee coaching and retention strategies.
  • Ability to foster relationships with customers and operational partners.
  • Knowledge of production, workforce planning, and operational performance metrics.
  • Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple crews, ensuring safety and production standards are met.
  • Provide operational leadership and oversight to General Forepersons.
  • Manage customer and contract accountability and engagement.
  • Oversee business management and talent planning in your territory.
  • Direct larger teams with overall responsibility for performance and safety.
  • Enhance workforce planning and drive business results across operations.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
  • Access to paid training and industry certifications.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and HSA options available.
  • 401(k) retirement plan benefit.
  • Paid time off and support through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsibilities

Future Operations Leadership Opportunities

Lewis is proactively connecting with experienced utility vegetation management leaders interested in future Operations leadership opportunities across our organization.

This posting is intended to identify and build relationships with experienced leaders for anticipated future needs and does not necessarily represent a current opening in a specific location. As opportunities become available, qualified candidates may be contacted regarding positions that align with their experience, interests and geographic preferences.

We are particularly interested in connecting with experienced leaders at the General Foreperson level and above, including individuals with experience leading crews, managing field operations, developing employees, partnering with utility customers and driving safe, productive business results.

Leadership Opportunities May Include

General Foreperson: Lead multiple crews with responsibility for safety, production, quality, employee development, customer coordination and day-to-day operational execution.

Supervisor: Provide broader operational leadership, including General Foreperson oversight, customer and contract accountability, business management, talent planning and territory support.

Area Manager and Other Operations Leadership: Lead larger operational teams and territories with responsibility for people, safety, customers, financial and operational performance, workforce planning and business results.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For
  • Utility vegetation management, arboriculture, utility services or related field-operations experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading field employees and/or multiple crews.
  • Strong safety leadership and commitment to safe work practices.
  • Experience coaching, developing and retaining employees.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with customers, employees and operational partners.
  • Understanding of production, workforce planning, equipment utilization and operational performance.
  • Strong communication, judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing operational and customer needs.
  • Willingness to travel and/or consider opportunities across Lewis operating locations, depending on the position.

Why Connect With Lewis Now?

You don't have to wait for the perfect position to become available to start a conversation with Lewis. By joining our future Operations leadership pipeline, you can connect with our Talent Acquisition team and be considered as leadership opportunities develop across the organization.

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)
Physical Demands

Ability to:
  • Sit, stand, walk, reach, and perform repetitive keystrokes regularly
  • Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and lift/move up to 25 lbs.
  • Walk on uneven terrain and work in both indoor and outdoor environments
  • Tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures and moderate to loud noise levels

Continuously - Sitting, communicating, using computers
Frequently - Driving, walking outdoors
Occasionally - Climbing, lifting, kneeling
Rarely - Exposure to hazardous materials
Never - Confined spaces
Environmental Conditions:

Frequently - Outdoor work
Occasionally - Noise levels, temperature extremes
Rarely - Hazardous materials, air quality issues
Never - Confined spaces

Comments: Conditions vary by region. PPE required per OSHA and ANSI standards.
Tools & Equipment

Equipment may include:
  • Computers, phones, scanners, copiers
  • Tablets and communication devices
  • Vehicles for travel
  • Standard office equipment


People Promise

Our People Promise

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between 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 out and valued.

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