Arborist Trainee

Lucas Tree Expert Co, Inc

Arborist Trainee performing outdoor vegetation management, line clearance, pruning, and tree removals for Lucas Tree Experts. Paid training and advancement toward CDL and industry certifications.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $19 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to safely operate forestry equipment and perform physical labor in outdoor environments. Capable of learning equipment operation, vegetation management, and obtaining necessary licenses and certifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forestry Equipment OperationVegetation ManagementPesticide ApplicationCDL A or B LicensePhysical Labor

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Hard Skills

Vegetation RemovalUtility Line ClearanceTree PruningChainsaw OperationATV OperationFellingClimbingRiggingEquipment SafetyPhysical Labor

Soft Skills

Willingness to LearnAbility to Work OutdoorsTeam Participation

Tools & Technologies

SkiddersMowersChainsawsBucket Trucks

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaValid Driver's LicenseCDL A or B License

Industry Keywords

Arborist TraineeGround OperationsVegetation ManagementSafety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manually remove vegetation from work areas
Apply pesticides
Safely operate forestry equipment, including skidders, mowers, chainsaws, and ATVs
Perform utility line clearance
Perform pruning and tree removals
Learn felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and vegetation management
Participate in paid hands-on on-the-job training
Work outdoors in a year-round ground operations and arborist trainee role

Requirements

What you’ll need

No prior tree industry experience necessary
Must be able to work 45 hours weekly
Must be 18 years of age
High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent
Current and valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather
Physically able to walk on uneven ground and carry 75 lbs.
Willingness to work at varying heights
Willingness and ability to learn bucket truck operation and equipment safety
Willingness and ability to obtain a CDL A or B license
Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications
Successful completion of post-offer physical and drug screen
Successful completion of background and motor vehicle checks
Ability to perform physical labor and work safely

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free on-the-job training, including CDL training
Licensing and certifications paid for by the employer
Wage increases for obtained licenses and certifications
Career advancement opportunities
Weekly incentives
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
401(k) with company match
Safety incentive programs
Bonus incentive programs
Paid educational courses for advancement
Year-round employment