Ground Operations Technician - Calais, ME

LUCAS TREE EXPERTS; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-the-job training

CDL assistance

Weekly incentives

Safety-first culture

advancement opportunities

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Outdoor work

Job summary

Lucas Tree Experts in Calais, ME is seeking Ground Operations Technician/Arborist Trainee. No prior tree industry experience required; on-the-job training is provided, including CDL prep.

This full-time, year-round outdoor role involves assisting with vegetation removal, operating forestry equipment, line clearance, pruning, and removals. Applicants must be 18+, have HS diploma, valid driver's license, and be able to pass physical, drug screen, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 45 hours weekly.
• Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to learn and obtain a CDL A/B license (paid for by Lucas Tree Experts).

Responsibilities

• Manual removal of vegetation from work areas.
• Operate various forestry equipment and perform line clearance, pruning, and removals.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bucket truck

Forestry equipment

Job description

Calais, ME

Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for motivated individuals to join their team as Ground Operations Technician/Arborist Trainee.

No experience in the tree industry necessary! Lucas Tree Experts provides FREE on-the-job training for those willing, able, and interested in learning 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?

• 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 benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Work outdoors

This is a full time, year-round, outdoor, physical labor opportunity. Duties include: manual removal of vegetation from work areas, running various forestry equipment and performing line clearance, pruning, and removals.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work 45 hours weekly.

Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent.

Must have a current and valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Must be able to work outside in various types of weather.

Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position (i.e., walk on uneven grounds, carry 75 lbs.)

Must be willing to work at varying heights.

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(this is paid for by Lucas Tree Experts). Must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain licenses & certifications as required by the position in order 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 offersafety and bonus incentive programs as well as 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.