Groundsman: $28–$33/hr
Climber: $33–$40/hr
Crew Leader: top of the ladder — lead your own crew

Show up, work hard, and you move up. Most groundsmen who put in the work make climber within a year.

Advancement is based on a structured evaluation system — not favouritism.

We're RTE Tree Service, a busy, growing crew out of Waterdown. We've got the trucks, the equipment, and the work. What we need is experienced people who know what they're doing and want to build something.

We run year-round. We pay well. And if you're good, you won't stay at the bottom long.

Every day you will:
Work alongside an experienced crew on removals, trimming, and pruning
Operate and maintain equipment (chippers, trucks, chainsaws, rigging)
Follow safety protocols on every job — no shortcuts
Communicate clearly with your crew lead and the team
Represent RTE professionally on every site

To be successful on Day 1, you will need:
Experience in tree service, arboriculture, or a related outdoor trade
Experience with tree care safety standards
Knowledge of tree and shrub species




Ability to work outdoors in all weather — this job is physically demanding
A valid Ontario G licence (required)
Reliability — your crew depends on you showing up
A hard-working attitude and willingness to learn

What you get:
$28–$40/hr depending on experience (climbers earn more)
Time-and-a-half after 8.8 hours/day OR 44 hours/week
Full-time, year-round work
Performance bonuses — effective crews earn more on top of hourly pay
Certification pay bumps: DZ/AZ +$0.50/hr, ISA +$1.00/hr, Hydro +$1.00/hr
Company-paid gear and PPE
Paid ISA certification support for climbers moving up
Dental, vision, and extended health benefits
In office parking

Ready to stop being underpaid for what you already know how to do? Apply below.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $28.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Vision care

Application question(s):
Have you climbed trees or worked in the landscape industry before? if not do not apply

Work Location: In person

📌 Arborist / Tree Climber & Groundsman Waterdown (Canada)
🏢 RTE Tree service
📍 Canada