Arborist Trainee

Lucas Tree Expert Co, Inc

Arborist Trainee performing vegetation removal, line clearance, pruning, and equipment operation for Lucas Tree Experts. Paid training and advancement into skilled tree-care work.

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 physical ability and willingness to learn essential tree-care skills, including equipment operation and vegetation management. Capable of obtaining necessary licenses and certifications while working safely in various outdoor conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forestry Equipment OperationPesticide ApplicationVegetation ManagementCDL A or B LicensePhysical Labor

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Hard Skills

Vegetation RemovalLine ClearancePruningChainsaw OperationMower OperationSkidder OperationATV OperationBucket Truck OperationFellingRigging

Soft Skills

Willingness to LearnAbility to Work OutdoorsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's LicenseCDL A or B LicenseTree-Care Certifications

Industry Keywords

Tree-Care TradePhysical LaborSafety ComplianceWeather Adaptability

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 line clearance, pruning, and removals
Learn all aspects of the tree-care trade through paid hands-on training
Work outdoors in a year-round physical labor role
Progress through licensing, certifications, and career advancement opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

No tree industry experience necessary
Entry-level applicants accepted
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 outside in various types of weather
Physical ability to walk on uneven ground and carry 75 lbs.
Willingness to work at varying heights
Willingness and ability to learn to run a bucket truck and operate equipment safely
Willingness and ability to obtain a CDL A or B license
Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain licenses and certifications required by the position
Successful completion of a post-offer physical and drug screen
Successful completion of a background and motor vehicle check
Ability and willingness to learn felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and vegetation management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free on-the-job training, including CDL training
High earning potential with weekly incentives
Safety-first culture
Advancement opportunities
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
401(k) with company match
Employer-paid licensing and certifications
Wage increases for licenses and certifications obtained
Paid educational courses for advancement
Safety and bonus incentive programs
Outdoor work opportunity
Year-round employment