Arborist Trainee - Hands-On Tree Care & Equipment

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a full-time Forestry Technician to manage vegetation and operate forestry equipment in outdoor environments. The role emphasizes safety and practical hands-on training.

You will perform line clearance, pruning, and removal tasks, while learning felling, climbing, rigging, and equipment operation under supervision. Training is provided for on-site work in varying weather and terrain.

Qualifications

• Work in outdoor environments performing vegetation management and operating forestry equipment.
• Must be physically capable of handling outdoor labor and safety requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain required certifications and licenses including First Aid and CDL Class 3.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual removal of vegetation from work areas.
• Safely operate forestry equipment, including woodchippers, hydraulic equipment, and chainsaws.
• 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.

Skills

Forestry equipment operation

Vegetation management

Line clearance

First aid certification

CDL Class 3 license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bucket Truck

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a full-time Forestry Technician to manage vegetation and operate forestry equipment in outdoor environments. The role emphasizes safety and practical hands-on training.

You will perform line clearance, pruning, and removal tasks, while learning felling, climbing, rigging, and equipment operation under supervision. Training is provided for on-site work in varying weather and terrain.