Construction Safety Specialist

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.

- 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)

• Work directly with project and crew leadership to ensure consistent use of safety systems, programs, and processes
• Engage crews to define processes that motivate teams toward shared goals
• Partner with Project Managers to develop project specific safety plans during mobilization and throughout the project lifecycle
• Trend safety data to identify and recommend targeted improvement strategies
• Collaborate with leadership to identify gaps and implement solutions
• Support hazard identification and control efforts with a high level of accuracy
• Conduct risk assessments, assist with incident investigations, and develop corrective actions
• Build processes that reduce and eliminate repeat incidents
• Audit job sites with a focus on behaviors and conditions that reflect best in class standards
• Support customer specific safety needs and expectations
• Assist leadership with developing and delivering safety training and toolbox talks
• Encourage and support proactive near miss reporting
• Assist with milestone recognition programs that highlight leading safety activities
• Promote enthusiasm for safety through innovative ideas and engagement tactics
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Affairs, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Three or more years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety with at least two years in construction; five years preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations (NFPA, OSHA, EPA, ANSI)
• OSHA 510 and 500 preferred
• BCSP certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, or STS C preferred
• Knowledge of Human Performance principles
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is an advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in both office and outdoor field environments
• Self starter with strong interpersonal skills and a continuous improvement mindset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong research and regulatory comprehension skills
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work outdoors in varied conditions
• Motivated, team oriented, and improvement minded
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain and perform physical tasks related to field safety inspections

You'll use:
• Computers, tablets, phones, scanners, and standard office equipment
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Ability to:
• Sit, stand, walk, reach, and perform repetitive keystrokes regularly
• Stoep, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs, and lift or move up to 30 pounds
• Traverse and inspect job sites in all weather conditions
• Work extended periods both at a computer and in the field

Environmental Conditions

Regularly: outdoor field environment with varying weatherNoise level: moderateExposure: construction site hazards

Non Union Benefits
• Competitive pay $87,800 - $108,290
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, dental, vision, and HSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid training and career development

Our People Promise

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,