Arborist Grounds Crew — Training, Benefits & Growth

Brush Hog Tree Care Inc.; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Health, dental, vision, life and short

Company retirement plan

Job summary

Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. is seeking an Arborist Ground Operations Specialist to join our tree care crew in the San Francisco Bay Area. This mid-level, on-site role supports foremen, climbers, and crew leaders while gaining hands-on experience in pruning, rigging, removal, and site safety.

You will work with a crew to maintain equipment, manage work zones, and ensure public safety. A valid CA driver’s license and ability to commute to La Honda are required; prior tree care or horticulture

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform manual labor year-round in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation to the job site; commuting to La Honda, CA area.
• Live within a 45 minute commute of La Honda, CA (La Honda address: 8181 La Honda Rd).
• Preferred: prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience; degree in related field; English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Pruning trees.
• Rigging.
• Cabling and bracing.
• Removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintain and operate hand tools, chainsaws, leaf blowers, chippers, tractor, aerial lifts.
• Implement work zone safety procedures.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Traffic/pedestrian control when needed.
• Drive trucks with trailers and perform pre-operation safety checks.
• Support aerial workers and ground crew.
• Contribute to all aspects of tree care and removal.
• Keep job site safe, organized, and clean.

Skills

Nature appreciation

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

English literacy

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related field

Job description

Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. is seeking an Arborist Ground Operations Specialist to join our tree care crew in the San Francisco Bay Area. This mid-level, on-site role supports foremen, climbers, and crew leaders while gaining hands-on experience in pruning, rigging, removal, and site safety.

You will work with a crew to maintain equipment, manage work zones, and ensure public safety. A valid CA driver’s license and ability to commute to La Honda are required; prior tree care or horticulture