Arborist Trainee

Jobtailor; Ossipee (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Hampshire seeks full-time tree-care workers to remove vegetation from work areas and apply pesticides. You will safely operate forestry equipment including skidders, mowers, chainsaws, and ATVs, and perform line clearance, pruning, and removals.

You will learn tree-care trades such as felling, climbing, rigging, and equipment operation while working outdoors year-round. Position requires 45 hours weekly, strong safety awareness, and ability to obtain a CDL A or B as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to walk on uneven ground and carry 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual vegetation removal from work areas.
• Apply pesticides as needed and safely operate forestry equipment.
• Perform line clearance, pruning, and removals.
• Learn all aspects of the tree-care trade, including felling, climbing, rigging, and equipment operation.

Skills

Forestry Equipment Operation

Vegetation Management

Pesticide Application

Physical Labor

Outdoor Work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bucket Truck

Job description

• Perform manual removal of 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, including felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and vegetation management
• Work full-time, year-round outdoors performing physical labor

Requirements

• No experience in the tree industry necessary
• Must be able to work 45 hours weekly
• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
• Must be able to work outside in various types of weather
• Must be physically able to walk on uneven grounds 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 be able to successfully complete a post-offer physical and drug screen
• Must pass a background and motor vehicle check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to safely operate forestry equipment and perform physical labor in various weather conditions. Capable of learning tree-care techniques, including vegetation management and equipment operation, while maintaining necessary licenses and certifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

Hard Skills

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

Certifications & Qualifications

• Driver's License
• CDL A Or B License

Industry Keywords

• Tree-Care Trade
• Physical Labor
• Outdoor Work
• Weather Conditions
• Background Check
• Drug Screen

Tools & Technologies

• Bucket Truck