Ground Operations Technician - Middletown, CT

lucastree; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Weekly incentives

Safety culture

Advancement opportunities

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Outdoor work

Job summary

Lucas Tree Experts in Middletown, CT, seeks Arborist Trainee/Ground Operations Technician. Training provided on-the-job, with licensing and certifications paid by the company and wage increases for qualifications attained. Opportunities to advance, plus comprehensive benefits, PTO, and 401(k) with match.

The role is full-time, year-round outdoor labor. Duties include vegetation removal, pesticide application, and operating forestry equipment; CDL training is offered, with a strong safety culture

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work 45 hours weekly.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to obtain a CDL A or B license.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical, drug screen, background, and motor vehicle check.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manually remove vegetation from work areas.
• Apply pesticides as required.
• Safely operate forestry equipment (skidders, mowers, chainsaws, ATVs).
• Perform line clearance, pruning, and removals.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Forestry equipment operation

Pesticide application

Job description

Arborist Trainee – Middletown, CT

18-25.50 hourly

Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Ground Operations Technicians/Arborist Trainees. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated and willing to learn all aspects of the trade: felling, climbing, rigging, equipment operation, and vegetation management.

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.

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.

• 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: manual removal of vegetation from work areas, pesticide application, safely operating various forestry equipment (skidders, mowers, chainsaws, ATV's) 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.
• Must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain licenses & certifications as required by the position in order to grow your career.
• 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.