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Tree Jobs in Dover, NH (NOW HIRING)

Trimmer

Rochester, NH · On-site

$20.16/hr

Ground-level and aloft tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines and equipment (includes climbing or aerial lift work under supervision and proper ...

Ground-level and aloft tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines and equipment (includes climbing or aerial lift work under supervision and proper ...

This is a unique opportunity to share your passion for tree care by enhancing the skills, performance, and productivity of other team members within your office. We offer competitive compensation, as ...

Store Manager Trainee

Epping, NH · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Your Role at Dollar Tree: As a Store Manager in Training at Dollar Tree, you'll engage in on-the-job training to learn how to manage the profitable operations of your assigned store by maintaining a ...

Store Manager Trainee

Epping, NH

$20 - $24/hr

Your Role at Dollar Tree: As a Store Manager in Training at Dollar Tree, you'll engage in on-the-job training to learn how to manage the profitable operations of your assigned store by maintaining a ...

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How much do tree jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for tree in Dover, NH is $29.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.84 and $33.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tree vs Arborist?

AspectTreeArborist
CredentialsMay include basic horticulture or forestry certificationsTypically requires ISA Certified Arborist credential
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, in parks, forests, urban areasOutdoor, specialized in tree care and maintenance
Industry UsageGeneral term for woody plants and forestrySpecific profession focused on tree health and safety
Common Search IntentGeneral info about treesTree care, pruning, removal, and health assessment

While "Tree" refers broadly to woody plants and the general concept of trees, an "Arborist" is a trained professional specializing in tree care, health, and safety. Arborists often hold certifications and perform specific tasks like pruning, diagnosing diseases, and safely removing trees. Understanding this difference helps in finding the right services or career information related to tree management.

What jobs work with trees?

Jobs that work with trees include arborists, foresters, landscape architects, and tree surgeons. These roles involve planting, maintaining, and removing trees, often requiring knowledge of horticulture, safety procedures, and sometimes certifications such as ISA certification for arborists.

How do I get into tree work?

To get into tree work, start by gaining physical fitness and learning about tree biology and safety procedures. Obtain relevant certifications such as OSHA safety training and climber certifications, and consider gaining experience through apprenticeships or entry-level positions with tree service companies.

What is a tree?

Tree jobs refer to occupations that involve the care, maintenance, and management of trees. This can include roles such as arborists, tree climbers, tree trimmers, and tree removal specialists. Professionals in these jobs may assess tree health, prune branches, remove hazardous trees, or plant new ones. Their work is essential for maintaining healthy urban forests, ensuring public safety, and preserving the environment.
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Infographic showing various Tree job openings in Dover, NH as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,957 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

$20.16/hr

Full-time

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Job description

$500 Sign on Bonus for New Hires!Join a Company That Grows People

At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future.

Why You’ll Love It Here
  • Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk! 
  • Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions! 
  • Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie! 

What You’ll Do as a Trimmer

As a Trimmer at Lewis Tree Services, you’ll build foundational skills in utility vegetation management and provide support for tree trimming and line clearing operations serving utility companies and other clients.

  • Ground-level and aloft tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines and equipment (includes climbing or aerial lift work under supervision and proper training).
  • Operate chainsaws, chippers, and similar equipment; use handlines to lower limbs and equipment; fell and rig trees.
  • Assist with job site set up, maintenance, rigging, traffic control, and general job site cleanup.
  • Support job site safety by spotting, assisting climbers, and communicating hazards.
  • Apply herbicides in accordance with company and legal guidelines.
  • Drive and operate trucks and specialized equipment (certification required).
  • Participate in job briefings and follow safety protocols.
  • Travel as needed for work, including potential overnight stays.

What You Bring

  • At least 12 months’ experience working on tree crews as a Trimmer Trainee.
  • Basic knowledge of tree species and arboriculture pruning techniques.
  • Ability to perform work at heights and use climbing gear or aerial lifts.
  • Trimmer Technical Knowledge and Skills Certification (or ability to complete).
  • Valid driver’s license, CDL, and medical certification as required.
  • CPR and First Aid certified (provided by Lewis).
  • Acquire and keep the required training and licenses for the safe and proper use of herbicides.
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and situational awareness skills.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations

Physical Demands

Ability to:

  • Lift 50 lbs. to shoulder height or higher
  • Push or pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain
  • Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity)
  • Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively
  • Operate two-handed tools and equipment
  • Progress skill in tree ascent and descent
  • Work and maneuver at considerable heights during adverse weather conditions

Continuously – Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements.

Frequently - Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching/ Tree Ascending-Descending.

Occasionally – Driving / Climbing (stairs/ladders)

Rarely – Sitting/Operating

Comments: You should expect variability in size, proportions, conditions, and weights of supplies, equipment, and work conditions.

Environmental Conditions:

Continuously - Outdoor work

Occasionally - Noise Levels

Frequently - Extreme Temperatures

Rarely - Contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues

Never - Confined Spaces

Comments: You should expect variability based on regional weather patterns. Personal protective equipment is required to be worn by OSHA and ANSI.

Tools & Equipment

  • Equipment may include:
  • Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs
  • Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chippers
  • Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes
  • Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes
  • Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs
  • Tablets and communication devices

What We Offer

Union Benefits 

  • Competitive pay ($20.16+/hour)
  • Paid training and certifications.
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Local 1837 Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our People Promise

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business.  We respect the differences between us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated.  We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued. 


Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service’s practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.


Únase a una empresa que fomenta el crecimiento de las personas

En Lewis, no solo podamos árboles, construimos un futuro. Como la segunda empresa de mayor tamaño de gestión de servicios y vegetación en Norteamérica y una orgullosa empresa propiedad de sus empleados, creemos que cada persona de nuestro equipo es importante. Cuando se incorpora a Lewis, no solo comienza un trabajo, invierte en su futuro.

Por qué le encantará trabajar aquí

  • ¡Experimente un maravilloso entorno al aire libre mientras trabaja en la naturaleza, no quede atrapado detrás de un escritorio! 
  • Eleve su carrera profesional con nosotros. ¡Priorizamos la capacitación y las promociones internas! 
  • ¡Únase a un equipo vibrante que es pionero en seguridad, valora su opinión y fomenta un fuerte sentido de la camaradería! 
  • ¡Forme su futuro con nosotros a través de nuestro fantástico Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP)!

Sus funciones como podador

Como podador en Lewis Tree Services, desarrollará habilidades básicas en la gestión de vegetación de servicios públicos y brindará apoyo para las operaciones de poda de árboles y despeje de líneas eléctricas al servicio de empresas de servicios públicos y otros clientes.

  • Poda, tala y eliminación de vegetación de árboles a nivel del suelo y en altura para mantener la distancia alrededor de líneas eléctricas y equipos (incluye trabajos de escalada o en plataforma aérea bajo supervisión y capacitación adecuada).
  • Operar motosierras, astilladoras y equipos similares; utilizar líneas de mano para bajar ramas y equipos; talar y aparejar árboles.
  • Colaborar con la preparación del lugar de trabajo, el mantenimiento, el aparejo, el control del tráfico y la limpieza general del lugar de trabajo.
  • Respaldar la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo mediante la observación y asistencia a los escaladores, y la comunicación de los peligros.
  • Aplicar herbicidas de acuerdo con las pautas de la empresa y la ley.
  • Conducir y operar camiones y equipos especializados (se requiere certificación).
  • Participar en las reuniones del trabajo y seguir todos los protocolos de seguridad.
  • Viajar según sea necesario para el trabajo, incluidos posibles pernoctes.

Lo que usted aporta

  • Al menos 12 meses de experiencia como podador aprendiz en cuadrillas de poda de árboles.
  • Conocimientos básicos de especies de árboles y técnicas de poda arborícola.
  • Capacidad para realizar trabajos en altura y utilizar equipo de escalada o en plataformas aéreas.
  • Certificación de conocimientos y habilidades técnicas del podador (o capacidad para completar estos requisitos).
  • Licencia de conducir válida, CDL y certificación médica según se requiera.
  • Certificación en RCP y primeros auxilios (proporcionada por Lewis).
  • Obtener y mantener la capacitación y las licencias necesarias para el uso seguro y adecuado de herbicidas.
  • Sólidas habilidades de trabajo en equipo, comunicación y conocimiento de la situación.
  • Garantizar el cumplimiento de todas las reglamentaciones locales, estatales y federales aplicables.

Demandas físicas

Capacidad para las siguientes actividades:

  • Levantar 50 libras hasta la altura de los hombros o más arriba.
  • Empujar o tirar hasta 50 libras.
  • Caminar hasta una milla por terrenos irregulares.
  • Soportar variaciones climáticas extremas (por ejemplo, de frío intenso a calor y humedad elevados).
  • Escuchar, hablar, ver y comunicarse de manera efectiva.
  • Operar herramientas y equipos con las dos manos.
  • Realizar progreso en la habilidad al subir y bajar de los árboles.
  • Trabajar y maniobrar a alturas considerables durante condiciones climáticas adversas.

De forma continua: estar de pie, caminar, manipular/sujetar, movimientos repetitivos

Con frecuencia: levantar/llevar, empujar/tirar, agacharse/arrodillarse, alcanzar, subir/bajar de árboles

En ocasiones: conducir/subir (escaleras fijas/plegables)

Rara vez: estar sentado/operar

Comentarios: Debe esperar una variabilidad en el tamaño, proporciones, condiciones y pesos de los suministros al igual que en los equipos y las condiciones de trabajo.

Condiciones ambientales:

De forma continua: trabajar al aire libre

En ocasiones: niveles de ruido

Con frecuencia: temperaturas extremas

Rara vez: contacto con materiales peligrosos o problemas de calidad del aire

Nunca: espacios confinados

Comentarios: Debe esperar una variabilidad con base en los patrones climáticos regionales. Se requiere que el equipo de protección personal se use según la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) y el Instituto Nacional Estadounidense de Estándares (ANSI).

Herramientas y equipos

  • Los equipos pueden incluir lo siguiente: - Camiones con plataforma aérea, camiones volquete, vehículos todo terreno
  • Motosierras, sierras de pértiga, sierras de mano, astilladoras
  • Sopladores, podadoras, rastrillos, cabrestantes, cuerdas
  • Equipo de escalada: arnés, correas, púas
  • Pulverizadores, aplicadores de herbicida, combustible, conos, señales - Tabletas y dispositivos de comunicación

Lo que ofrecemos

Beneficios sindicales 

  • Pago competitivo ($20.16-21.28/hour)
  • Capacitaciones y certificaciones remuneradas
  • Oportunidades de progreso en la carrera profesional
  • Beneficios locales 1837
  • Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (EAP)

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