Arborist Trainee & Climber - Outdoor Work, CDL Path

LUCAS TREE EXPERTS; Richmond (VT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

CDL training

Weekly incentives

Safety culture

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

401(k) match

Outdoor work

Job summary

Lucas Tree Experts in Richmond, VT is hiring Arborist Trainee / Climber for a full-time, year-round outdoor role. Duties include manual vegetation removal, climbing, rigging, and operating equipment to support line clearance and pruning tasks.

No prior tree experience is required; the company provides free on-the-job training, and will pay for licensing/certifications to advance your career, with wage increases for credentials earned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with HS Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather and carry 75 lbs.
• Willing to learn to climb, run bucket truck, and obtain CDL A/B.

Responsibilities

• Manual removal of vegetation from work areas.
• Safely operate forestry equipment (skidders, mowers, chainsaws, ATVs).
• Perform line clearance, pruning, and removals.

Job description

Lucas Tree Experts in Richmond, VT is hiring Arborist Trainee / Climber for a full-time, year-round outdoor role. Duties include manual vegetation removal, climbing, rigging, and operating equipment to support line clearance and pruning tasks.

No prior tree experience is required; the company provides free on-the-job training, and will pay for licensing/certifications to advance your career, with wage increases for credentials earned.