Utility Vegetation Management

at Lucas Tree Expert CO in

Falmouth, Maine, United States Job Description Job Information:

Utility Vegetation Management. 12 temporary/full-time positions with John Lucas Tree Expert Co Lucas Tree Experts from 5/1/2026 - 10/1/2026. Cut brush or trees using brush saws and bush hooks to maintain right-of-way for distribution and transmission utilities lines. Spray herbicides to brush and trees using backpack spray tanks as related brush clearing for utility rights of way activities. All tasks take place at ground level. Workers in the position do not work above the ground. Repetitive lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary. Ability walk several miles and stoop/bend while carrying a pack through rough terrain (non-trail). Ability to bend and twist at the waist, ability to work outside in all weather conditions. Saturday and Sunday work required, when necessary. Employer-paid drug testing required of foreign and domestic workers prior to commencing work and post-hire at random, upon suspicion of use, and post-accident. Post-hire background check and employment eligibility (e-Verify) check required of foreign and domestic workers. On-the-job training will be provided to the worker. Employer pays in advance or reimburses workers in the first workweek for all government-mandated and visa-related fees (excluding passport fees). For non-local workers (i.e., residing outside normal commuting distance), employer reimburses inbound travel costs at the 50% point in the contract (unless paid in advance). Inbound travel includes transportation costs from worker's permanent residence or place of recruitment, a daily meal subsistence (based on rates required by law, currently $16.28 per day minimum or $68.00 per day maximum for workers with acceptable receipts), and reasonable lodging costs, if applicable. Travel reimbursements based on least-cost common carrier rate. Employer provides or pays outbound travel costs upon completion of the contract period or early dismissal, except where the worker has subsequent employment. Employer guarantees to offer hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total contract period, beginning with the worker's first workday and ending on the contract end date or any extension thereof. Employer may count all hours worked, as well as any hours offered within the standard work schedule that a worker chooses to not work, up to the maximum number of daily hours on the job order. Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three-fourths period guarantee described above. Employer provides without charge all tools, supplies and equipment (incl. uniforms, if applicable) necessary to perform duties assigned. Optional lodging available at no cost to all non-local workers.

JOB LOCATION

12 Northbrook Dr Falmouth, ME 04105 and multiple worksites within BANGOR(ME), Lewiston-Auburn, ME(MSA), Portland-South Portland, ME(MSA), Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area(MSA) and Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area(MSA) MSAs. Employer provides incidental transport between job sites. Employer offers free daily transportation to/from worksite from designated pick-up location. Use of transportation is voluntary.

WAGE INFORMATION

Wage rate is no less than $22.33 per Hour.

Overtime hours vary at:

$33.50 per Hour. Raises and/or bonuses may be offered at employer's discretion, based on individual factors such as performance, skill, and tenure. A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. The payroll period is weekly. Workers are paid by check on Friday. The standard work schedule is from 6:30 AM until 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Employer will offer 45 hours per week. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours, depending on weather, business needs, and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain, or drought may affect exact working hours. Employer makes all payroll deductions required by law. Employer does not envision other workforce-wide payroll deductions. Voluntary deductions must be pre-authorized in writing and may include the following: Employer may deduct retirement/savings plan contributions and/or health insurance premiums for workers voluntarily participating in plan(s).

REFERRAL INSTRUCTIONS

State Workforce Agency (SWA) may only refer qualified applicants who have been apprised of the material terms and conditions of employment and who are able, willing, and available for the job. Employer makes hiring decisions at its sole discretion. Referrals and applicants are accepted from all sources. Applicants must possess documentation required to complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification. To apply, contact employer at hr@lucastree.com or apply at the job order holding office: Workforce Solutions- Coastal Counties Local Area, 190 Lancaster Street Suite 200Portland, ME 04101, phone (207) 930-7047. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account