Specialty Equipment Operator: Outdoor Career Growth

LUCAS TREE EXPERTS; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-the-job training

Weekly incentives

Safety culture

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Work outdoors

Job summary

Lucas Tree Experts in West Jefferson, NC is hiring a Specialty Equipment Operator. This full-time outdoor role involves operating equipment like Jarraff and pruning and removing vegetation while learning the trade.

We provide free on-the-job training, licensing support, advancement opportunities, paid time off, a comprehensive benefits package, and a safety-first culture with weekly incentives.

Qualifications

• Must have Jarraff experience, ideally 5+ years.
• CDL preferred.
• Must be able to work 45 hours weekly.
• Must be 18+ with HS Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Physically capable of performing duties (e.g., walk on uneven ground, lift 75 lbs).
• Willing to obtain CDL A or B and other licenses/certifications to grow your career.
• Must pass a post-offer physical, drug screen, background, and motor vehicle check.

Responsibilities

• Manual removal of vegetation from work areas.
• Safely operate forestry equipment (woodchipper, hydraulic equipment, chainsaws).
• Perform line clearance, pruning, and removals.

Skills

Jarraff experience

CDL

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Jarraff

Chainsaws

Woodchipper

Job description

Lucas Tree Experts in West Jefferson, NC is hiring a Specialty Equipment Operator. This full-time outdoor role involves operating equipment like Jarraff and pruning and removing vegetation while learning the trade.

We provide free on-the-job training, licensing support, advancement opportunities, paid time off, a comprehensive benefits package, and a safety-first culture with weekly incentives.