Forestry Worker (Public Works Urban Forestry) Job at City of Dallas, TX
The Forestry Worker prunes, plants, maintains, and cares for the trees, shrubs, and other foliage planted within the City.
Public Works: The Forestry Worker position in Public Works Urban Forestry will perform tree maintenance on median trees. This maintenance may include (but is not limited to): pruning, removal, planting and watering. Experience in the safe operation of chippers, chainsaws, aerial lifts and skid steers preferred but not required.
2 Receives work orders and requests from the City, other departments, or community members and performs necessary care using the appropriate tools; ensures trees are kept in tip top health for a better environment and safe for the public.
3 Plans, digs, spaces, and stakes large trees and other foliage; waters and ensures the proper care for all newly planted trees and shrubs; monitors height clearances and other standards and regulations; performs storm and other emergency clean up and care.
4 Operates heavy and light equipment in various weather and inclement situations; identifies hazardous situations and mitigates risk and potential safety situations; communicates with community and general public concerning work orders and requests.
5 Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment; checks for cleanliness of tools and equipment; ensures all chainsaws, lift trucks, and wood chippers are in operable condition.
6 Drives and operates City trucks to transport workers, materials, and equipment to and from jobsite.
7 Perform all other work as needed or assigned.
EDUCATION:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
- Two (2) years tree maintenance experience (e.g. pruning, trimming, planting and removal of trees.)
- Valid Driver License with good driving record.
- Must obtain class A or B Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within probationary period.
- Availability to work twenty-four (24/7) on- call status
- Subject to inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to demonstrate good teamwork, leadership, interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication.
- Ability to have basic computer skills, and maintain excellent internal and external customer service.
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.
Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.
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Requires carrying, dragging, holding, pushing, pulling, lifting, kneeling, bending, twisting, walking, reaching, squatting, and considerable standing.
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Major activities are performed on level, slippery, sloping, uneven or unstable surfaces.
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May be exposed extreme cold, heat, and heights; saw dust; constant noise; mechanical and electrical hazards.
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