Climber, Vegetation Management - Sparta, NC

LUCAS TREE EXPERTS; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-the-job training

Weekly incentives

Safety culture

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off & holidays

Benefits package

401(k) with match

Outdoor work

Job summary

Lucas Tree Experts in Sparta, NC is seeking a motivated Utility Climber with 6–12 months of tree care and utility line clearance experience. This full-time, outdoor role involves climbing and operating forestry equipment to perform line clearance, pruning and removals.

The company provides free on-the-job training and supports licensing/certifications with wage increases, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Work is outdoors, year-round, with duties at heights up to 75 feet.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–12 months experience in tree care.
• Experience with utility line clearance and climbing.
• Able to work 45 hours per week.
• Must be 18+ with HS diploma.
• Willing to obtain CDL A/B within 6 months.
• Able to pass physical, drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees and perform line clearance.
• Operate forestry equipment safely (woodchipper, bucket truck, chainsaws).
• Prune and remove vegetation.
• Work outdoors year‑round at varying heights.

Skills

Tree climbing

Utility line clearance experience

CDL Training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Job description

Sparta, NC

Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for a motivated individual to join the team Utility Climber. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a willingness to learn, and at least 6 - 12 months’ experience in the tree care industry with utility line clearance and significant climbing experience.

Lucas Tree Experts provides FREE on-the-job training for those willing, able, and interested in advancing their careers in this skilled trade.

Are you looking for a company that provides career advancement opportunities? Lucas Tree Experts will not only pay for your licensing and certifications to advance your career in the Tree Industry, but they will also provide wage increases for each that is obtained along the way.

Why Lucas Tree Experts?

• Free On-the-Job Training (Including CDL)
• High earning potential with weekly incentives
• Safety first culture
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Work outdoors!

This is a full time, year-round, outdoor, physical labor opportunity. Duties: Tree climbing, manual removal of vegetation from work areas, safely operating various forestry equipment (woodchipper, giraffe, hydraulic equipment, bucket truck, chainsaws) performing line clearance, pruning, and removals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have previous experience in the Tree Industry.
• Must have previous climbing and utility line clearance experience.
• Must be able to work 45 hours a week.
• Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent.
• Must be able to work outside in various types of weather.
• Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position.
• Must be willing to work at varying heights up to 75 feet.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and be safety orientated.
• Must be willing and able to learn how to run a bucket truck & operate equipment safely.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a CDL A or B license within the first 6 months of employment (this is paid for by Lucas Tree Experts).
• Must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain licenses & certifications as required by the position to grow your career (this is paid for by Lucas Tree Experts).
• Must be able to successfully complete a post offer physical & drug screen as well as a background and motor vehicle check.

Successful professionals at Lucas Tree Experts have come from a variety of backgrounds, including Utility Line Clearance, Integrated Vegetation Management, Arboriculture, Field Operations Management, Supervisor, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Arborist, Forestry, Off-Road, Natural Resource Management, Storm Restoration, and Landscape Maintenance.

Lucas Tree Experts offers paid, hands-on, on-the-job training, paid educational courses for advancement in the industry. We also offer safety and bonus incentive programs & a complete benefits package.

Come work for a company that offers advancement opportunities and a great quality of work life!

*Please Note: Correspondence will be primarily via e-mail. Please provide us with a working e-mail on your application. If you don't hear from Lucas Tree within a day, please check your spam folder.