Who we are and what we do

We are an essential business, serving as part of utility companies’ infrastructure. We’re a 100% employee-owned company and proud to be in business for over 80 years. With thousands of team members spanning the country from Maine to Florida, and from Texas to Illinois, we are united by our strong values-based culture, and together we are the Lewis Family.

We are the second largest vegetation management company in North America, and our job is to make sure the electricity stays on. We trim trees and help clear vegetation away from the power lines. When storms come through, we are first responders in moving limbs and debris so that the utility can restore power. But really, we are in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees.

 

Featured Opportunities

Talent Acquisition Manager

The Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of the talent acquisition strategy for Lewis Services. This role will also build strategic partnerships with Corporate and Operational leadership, HR Business Partners, and Field Hiring Specialists to support Lewis’ hiring needs.

Area Manager

Here at Lewis, we’re the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America… and always growing. But really, we’re in the people success business, we just happen to trim trees.

We are looking for an Area Manager to play a key role in the acquisition and execution of vegetation management contracts while providing exemplary leadership within the Division.

Division Manager

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.

ESOP - Taking Ownership


One way to know where you are going is to put yourself in the driver's seat. You would not have full control of the car until you steer the wheel. Taking ownership of your own personal development, your career growth, and the company's growth are some of the ways you can steer and direct your work life at Lewis Tree Service.

As a Lewis Tree employee, you will be eligible to participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

What is an ESOP? An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a retirement benefit plan that allows our employees to earn shares of stock in the company. Simply put, eligible employees share in the company's value as employee-owners.

ESOPs vs. 401(k)s One of the biggest differences between an ESOP and a 401(k) is that in an ESOP, the company buys shares for the employees. There is no cost to the employees. The value of the shares are tied to the performance of the company. In a 401(k), employees invest their own money and can choose their investments. And Lewis matches up to 5% of 401(k) contributions with ESOP shares!

When Do I Become Eligible? Non-union employees age 18 and older enter the ESOP following 950 hours of work. That typically happens after about 6 months of 40-hour work weeks.

When Do I Receive Shares? Eligible employees receive an annual allocation of shares every year they work at the company. There is no cost to the employee. Employee owners invest their labor to earn equity!

Can I Earn More Shares? Yes! Once an employee is ESOP eligible and if they participate in the 401(k) SMART Plan, Lewis will match the employee's 401(k) contributions with ESOP shares, up to 5%.

Grow Share Value By Acting Like an Owner As a 100% ESOP company, Lewis encourages all employees to think and act like owners, continuously looking for ways to increase revenue, minimize expenses and work to provide value for our customers and our communities. Every day, you can help impact the Lewis ESOP share value by being good stewards of supplies and energy use, accurately clocking your time, maintaining good communication across work groups, and adhering to safety standards.

Our View of Safety

  • Safety is defined by the presence of capacity

  • Workers are the problem solvers. People are a source of success

  • We ask workers what they need to do work safely, reliably and productively

  • Safety ensures good things happen while working in complex and adaptive work environments

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Partner with Lewis. Choose Agility + Ability. Get the Job Done Right®

Don’t settle for less than LEWIS, with anyone else too small to handle the crucial jobs. And don’t settle for less than Lewis, with anyone less agile or able. We’re proud to be one of North America’s largest providers of vegetation management services. That is, until we arrive at #1.

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