Division Manager

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)!

What You'll Do as a Division Manager

As a Division Manager at Lewis Services, you'll lead a large division of a successful and well-regarded utility contractor. You'll join our leadership team and make an impact in our Industry. We provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future.

Who You Are:

Empowering Leader: Involves your leadership in strategic planning and decision making, provide guidance during the execution phase of all projects, and creates a culture of accountability around standards and expectations.

Integrity: Does the right thing, even though it may not be the most popular or the easiest.

Accountable: Assumes total accountability for your business unit, to include safety performance, financial performance, and all other strategic goals.

Sound Judgement: The ability to analyze complex situations and make data driven decisions, especially during times of high stress.

Business Acumen: Experienced business professional who understands the full scope of managing the complete operations of a large business unit.

What You Will Do:

Be responsible and accountable for a large strategic business unit of Lewis
• Collaborate with other Lewis departments to streamline processes and improve overall performance
• Develop your direct and indirect subordinates
• Smartly and strategically grow your business year-over-year.
• Consult with the Human Resources department on employing, dismissing, disciplining, developing and promoting personnel.
• Develop, foster, and improve customer relationships, driving the Lewis customer experience
• Develop and foster relationships that ensure high employee morale.
• Improve and maintain the divisional safety performance. Drive the safety culture of the division through leadership engagement, action, and accountability.
• Participate in trade associations and organizations involved in vegetation management Market appropriate vegetation management services to utilities in conjunction with the regional vice president.
• Maintain open lines of communication and a good working relationship with all members of the Operational Management Group.
  • Promote the reputation of Lewis Services as a Brand Ambassador to all internal and external personnel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to and indoor and has some exposure to an outdoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is most often moderate but sometimes loud.

What You Bring

• Minimum of five years' experience in utility vegetation management, at least two of which include positions as a Supervisor or Area Manager, or have related experience.
• Have a degree in a business related field, Forestry, or, Arboriculture. Industry experience will be considered in lieu of a degree on a case-by-case basis.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred not required.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and implement appropriate plans and actions to ensure compliance.
• Ability to coordinate, direct, supervise, and evaluate management personnel, including a team of up to, but not limited to, 500 employees
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment with an aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• Ability to read and interpret necessary reports and financial statements, including but not limited to, profit and loss (P&L) statements and job costing reports.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Willing and able to work extended hours.
• Able and willing to travel by air or ground.
• Must have the ability to operate a personal computer and work with applicable computer software programs.
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Work with computers/technology

Lift under 50 lbs.; repetitive and set motions (keystroking, sitting at length)

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)

Our DEI Commitment

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 based on 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 under applicable federal, state, and local laws

Salary range: $120,000 - $140,000