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Get Access To All JobsArborist Trainee / Climber – Transmission
Waterboro, ME
Starting at 20/hour.
Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as an Arborist Trainee / Climber.
Transmission crews work off-road on utility right of ways removing and maintaining vegetation to protect the power grid. 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.
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 Experts?
- 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.
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.
Arborist Trainee / Climber – Transmission
Waterboro, ME
Starting at 20/hour.
Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as an Arborist Trainee / Climber.
Transmission crews work off-road on utility right of ways removing and maintaining vegetation to protect the power grid. 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.
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 Experts?
- 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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Trainee
Verify your trainee role qualifies
H-2B visa covers temporary, non-agricultural trainee positions tied to a specific season or peak need. Confirm your role has a fixed end date and that your employer can document why no qualified U.S. workers are available for the training slot.
Research prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified wage level for your trainee occupation code in your target state. Employers must pay at least this rate, so knowing it upfront protects you from underpayment and strengthens your offer evaluation.
Target employers with active DOL certifications
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have already filed H-2B labor certifications for trainee roles. These employers understand the sponsorship process and are actively hiring, cutting down your search time significantly.
Apply early to beat the 33,000-visa half-cap
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap splits into two halves of 33,000 each for October and April start dates. File your trainee job offer with a start date that aligns with the correct half-year to avoid cap exhaustion before your petition is processed.
Understand your O*NET occupation code
Look up your trainee position in O*NET before your employer files. The DOL uses occupation codes to classify roles and set prevailing wages, so a misclassified trainee title can delay certification or reduce your wage protection.
Confirm the employer has an I-129 filing plan
Once DOL certifies the labor condition, your employer must file Form I-129 with USCIS to petition for your H-2B status. Ask your prospective employer directly whether they have an attorney or designated HR contact handling this step before you accept.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find trainee jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search trainee positions filtered by employers with verified H-2B filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored the visa. Focus on industries like hospitality, landscaping, and construction, where structured trainee programs with seasonal demand are most common and DOL labor certifications are filed regularly.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect my trainee job application?
USCIS issues no more than 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, divided into two half-year allocations of 33,000 each. If the cap for your start date's half fills before your petition is processed, you'll need to wait for the next allocation period. Coordinating closely with your employer on filing timing is critical to staying inside an open cap window.
Can my H-2B trainee status be extended if the program runs longer than expected?
H-2B status can be extended in increments up to a three-year maximum, but your employer must demonstrate continued temporary need and file an extension petition with USCIS before your current status expires. Trainee programs tied to a defined learning curriculum are more straightforward to extend than open-ended roles, since the DOL requires documented justification for any continued temporary need.
Does my employer need to pay me the same as U.S. workers in a trainee role?
Yes. DOL requires employers to pay H-2B workers at least the prevailing wage for the occupation and location listed on the certified labor condition application. For trainee positions, that wage is determined by your assigned O*NET occupation code and the state where you'll work, not by your trainee title or program level.
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