Climber, Vegetation Management - West Jefferson, NC

LUCAS TREE EXPERTS; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-the-job training

Weekly incentives

Safety culture

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Outdoor work

Job summary

Lucas Tree Experts, based in West Jefferson, NC, is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time Utility Climber role. The candidate will climb trees, remove vegetation from work areas, and operate diverse forestry equipment while performing line clearance and pruning.

We offer on-the-job training (including CDL), weekly incentive pay, a safety-first culture, advancement opportunities, PTO/holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in the Tree Industry.
• Must have 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 willing to obtain CDL A or B license within the first 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Tree climbing and manual removal of vegetation from work areas.
• Safely operate forestry equipment (woodchipper, giraffe, hydraulic equipment, bucket truck, chainsaws).
• Perform line clearance, pruning, and removals.

Skills

Tree climbing

Safety

Teamwork

CDL Training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bucket truck

Woodchipper

Hydraulic equipment

Chainsaws

Job description

West Jefferson, 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 ExpertsprovidesFREEon-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? LucasTree 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!