Outdoor Arborist Trainee – Free Training & Career Growth

LUCAS TREE EXPERTS; Canaan (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-the-Job Training (Including CD

High earning potential with weekly inc

Safety first culture

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off and paid holidays

Competitive and comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Work outdoors

Job summary

Lucas Tree Experts in Canaan, ME is hiring a Ground Operations Technician / Arborist Trainee. The role involves outdoor, physical work with vegetation, equipment operation, and line clearance, with hourly pay of $19–$21 depending on experience.

No prior tree industry experience is required; the company provides free on-the-job training and supports licensing and certifications with wage increases as you progress.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Duties include manual removal of vegetation from work areas and vegetation management.
• Pesticide application performed as trained and under supervision.
• Safely operating forestry equipment (skidders, mowers, chainsaws, ATVs) and performing line clearance, pruning, and removals.

Skills

Physical stamina

Willingness to learn

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Job description

Lucas Tree Experts in Canaan, ME is hiring a Ground Operations Technician / Arborist Trainee. The role involves outdoor, physical work with vegetation, equipment operation, and line clearance, with hourly pay of $19–$21 depending on experience.

No prior tree industry experience is required; the company provides free on-the-job training and supports licensing and certifications with wage increases as you progress.