Arborist Trainee - Moultonborough, NH
About The Position
Lucas Tree Experts is hiring motivated individuals as Ground Operations Technicians/Arborist Trainees. No tree-industry experience is necessary: the company provides paid, hands-on, on-the-job training in the skilled trade, including CDL training. Trainees can learn felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and vegetation management. Lucas Tree Experts also pays for licensing, certifications, and educational courses that support career advancement, with wage increases for each license or certification obtained along the way. This is a full-time, year-round outdoor position involving physical labor. Duties include vegetation removal, pesticide application, safe operation of forestry equipment, line clearance, pruning, and tree removals. The role requires working 45 hours weekly, in varying weather and at varying heights, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Must have a current and valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Must be able to work 45 hours weekly.
- Must be able to work outdoors in various types of weather.
- Must be physically able to perform the position's requirements, including walking on uneven ground and carrying 75 pounds.
- Must be willing to work at varying heights.
- Must be willing and able to learn to operate a bucket truck and equipment safely.
- Must be willing and able to obtain a CDL A or B license.
- Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain licenses and certifications required for the position.
- Must successfully complete a post-offer physical and drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle check.
Responsibilities
- Manually remove vegetation from work areas.
- Apply pesticides.
- Safely operate forestry equipment, including skidders, mowers, chainsaws, and ATVs.
- Perform line clearance, pruning, and tree removals.
- Learn felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and vegetation management.
- Learn to operate a bucket truck and obtain a CDL A or B license.
Benefits
- Free paid on-the-job training, including CDL training
- Paid educational courses for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) with company match
- Weekly incentives
- Safety and bonus incentive programs
- Wage increases for licenses and certifications obtained
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
