At DC Tree Services, we're more than just a tree company - we're a tight-knit crew of skilled professionals who take pride in safe, high-quality work and a great team culture.

Our clients include municipal, commercial, and residential, giving our crews a diverse range of work - from large-scale hazard removals and technical tree work to detailed pruning and maintenance.

We're looking for a motivated Ground Person who isn't afraid of hard work and wants the opportunity to learn the arboriculture trade. Whether you already have some industry experience or are looking to start a career in tree care, we're willing to train the right person.

We work hard, we climb high, and we celebrate our wins together - including our annual company fishing trip and other team events.

What You'll Do

Work alongside experienced arborists and climbing crews on municipal, commercial, and residential projects

Assist climbers with ropes, rigging, lowering operations and job-site organization

Drag, process, chip and clean up branches and tree debris

Operate and maintain chippers, chainsaws, stump grinders and other arborist equipment as training and experience allow

Assist with setting up and maintaining safe work zones, including traffic and pedestrian control

Learn proper pruning, tree removal, rigging and arboriculture techniques from experienced crew members

Perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions

Help keep trucks, equipment and job sites clean and organized

Work closely with the crew to complete jobs safely, efficiently and professionally

Uphold the DC Tree Services commitment to safety, teamwork and high-quality work

What We're Looking For

No arborist experience required – we are willing to train the right person

Previous landscaping,



construction, forestry, arboriculture or other outdoor labour experience is an asset

Physically fit and comfortable performing demanding outdoor work

Dependable, hardworking and willing to learnl

Able to take direction and work effectively as part of a crew

Safety-conscious with good situational awareness

Comfortable working around machinery, ropes and active tree work

Class 5 driver's licence preferred

Air brake endorsement and experience towing trailers are assets

Interest in becoming an arborist and progressing into climbing, pruning and technical tree work is a major asset

What We Offer

Competitive hourly wage based on experience

Extended health and dental benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement and ongoing training

Opportunity to work toward becoming a climbing arborist

Hands-on training with experienced arborists

Company-supplied safety gear and equipment

Year-round, local work - no long travel days

Prospect for overtime and storm work

Exposure to a wide variety of municipal, commercial and residential tree work

Annual company fishing trip and other team events

We're not looking for someone who shows up, works hard, listens, learns and wants to become a valuable part of the crew.

For the right person, this is more than a labourer position - it's an opportunity to build a career in arboriculture and work your way toward becoming a skilled climbing arborist.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

Coquitlam, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person
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📌 Tree Work Ground Person (British Columbia)
🏢 DC Tree Services
📍 British Columbia