Ground Operations Technician & Arborist Trainee

LUCAS TREE EXPERTS; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-the-Job Training (Including CD

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 is hiring Arborist Trainees in Sparta, NC for a full-time, year-round outdoor role. You’ll receive free on-the-job training and wage increases as you gain licenses and certifications relevant to the tree industry.

The position emphasizes safety, advancement, and paid time off with a comprehensive benefits package. The role requires a willingness to learn felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and vegetation management, with a 45-hour workweek and outdoor work in

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• No prior tree-industry experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Must be able to work 45 hours per week.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to obtain CDL A or B license and required licenses/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manual vegetation removal in work areas.
• Apply pesticides as needed and safely.
• Safely operate forestry equipment (skidders, mowers, chainsaws, ATVs).
• Perform line clearance, pruning, and removals as directed.

Skills

Felling

Climbing

Rigging

Equipment operation

Vegetation management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bucket truck

Skidders

Mowers

Chainsaws

ATVs

Job description

Lucas Tree Experts is hiring Arborist Trainees in Sparta, NC for a full-time, year-round outdoor role. You’ll receive free on-the-job training and wage increases as you gain licenses and certifications relevant to the tree industry.

The position emphasizes safety, advancement, and paid time off with a comprehensive benefits package. The role requires a willingness to learn felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and vegetation management, with a 45-hour workweek and outdoor work in