Arborist Trainee

Jobtailor; Andover (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Andover, NH is seeking a full-time tree-care professional to perform vegetation removal, pruning, line clearance, and equipment operation outdoors year-round.

You will learn felling, climbing, rigging, and safety protocols while working toward licenses and certifications; this hands-on role offers training and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to work 45 hours per week.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of carrying 75 lbs. and walking on uneven ground.
• Willing to learn running bucket truck and operate equipment safely.
• Willing to obtain CDL A or B license and other licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• 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 felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and vegetation management.
• Participate in paid hands-on, on-the-job training.
• Work full-time year-round in outdoor physical labor.
• Progress through licensing, certifications, educational courses, and career advancement opportunities.

Skills

Willingness to Learn

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Bucket Truck

ATV

Job description

• 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 felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and vegetation management
• Participate in paid hands-on, on-the-job training
• Work full-time year-round in outdoor physical labor
• Progress through licensing, certifications, educational courses, and career advancement opportunities

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent
• Current and valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
• Must be able to work 45 hours weekly
• Must be able to work outside in various types of weather
• Must be physically able to walk on uneven ground and carry 75 lbs.
• Must be willing to work at varying heights
• Must be willing and able to learn how to run a bucket truck and operate 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 as required by the position
• Must successfully complete a post-offer physical and drug screen
• Must successfully complete a background and motor vehicle check
• Willingness to learn all aspects of the tree-care trade

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in vegetation management, including the safe operation of forestry equipment and adherence to safety protocols. Capable of obtaining necessary licenses and certifications while performing physical labor in outdoor environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vegetation Management
• Forestry Equipment Operation
• Pesticide Application
• CDL A or B License
• Physical Labor

Hard Skills

• Vegetation Removal
• Line Clearance
• Pruning
• Felling
• Climbing
• Rigging
• Equipment Operation
• Chainsaw Operation
• Skidder Operation
• Mower Operation

Soft Skills

• Willingness to Learn
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Tree-Care Trade
• Outdoor Labor
• Safety Protocols

Tools & Technologies

• Bucket Truck
• ATV