Arborist Trainee - Free Training & Outdoor Career Growth

LUCAS TREE EXPERTS; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-the-Job Training (Including)CD

Weekly incentives

Safety first culture

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off and paid holidays

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Work outdoors

Job summary

Lucas Tree Experts in Manchester, NH is hiring an Arborist Trainee/Ground Operations Technician. Pay is $19-$24 hourly based on experience, with free on-the-job training provided.

You will learn felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation and vegetation management while working outdoors year-round. No prior tree-industry experience is required; we offer licensing and certification support with wage increases as you progress.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 45 hours weekly.
• Must be 18 years or older with a HS Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to learn to run bucket truck and operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Forestry equipment operation

Pesticide application

Job description

Lucas Tree Experts in Manchester, NH is hiring an Arborist Trainee/Ground Operations Technician. Pay is $19-$24 hourly based on experience, with free on-the-job training provided.

You will learn felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation and vegetation management while working outdoors year-round. No prior tree-industry experience is required; we offer licensing and certification support with wage increases as you progress.