Ground Operations Technician - Columbia, SC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-the-Job Training (Including CD

Weekly incentives

Safety first culture

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off and paid holidays

Competitive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Work outdoors

Job summary

Lucas Tree Experts in Columbia, SC is seeking a Ground Operations Technician for full-time, outdoor work. No prior tree industry experience is required as on-the-job training is provided, with opportunities to earn industry certifications and wage increases.

The role involves operating forestry equipment, pruning, line clearance, and manual vegetation removal, with a strong safety culture and potential for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Able to work 45 hours weekly in outdoor conditions.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willing to obtain CDL A or B and licenses/certifications as paid by Lucas Tree Experts.
• Physically able to perform duties (lift 75 lbs) and work at varying heights.
• Willing and able to learn safe operation of bucket trucks and equipment.
• Must complete post-offer physical, drug screen, background, and motor vehicle checks.
• No prior tree industry experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manual removal of vegetation from work areas.
• Operate various forestry equipment.
• Perform line clearance, pruning, and removals.
• Work outdoors year-round as part of the ground operations team.

Skills

Willing to learn

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Forestry equipment operation

CDL license willingness

Job description

Columbia, SC

Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for a motivated individual to join the team as a Ground Operations Technician.

No experience in the tree industry necessary! Lucas Tree Experts provides on-the-job training for those willing, able, and interested in learning this skilled trade. Opportunity for motivated individuals to earn multiple industry certifications with wage increases.

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, 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 offer safety 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.