Forestry Worker-Multiple Locations (Park and Recreation - Non-Civil Service)

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, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary Performs a variety of skilled, strenuous labor duties that involve the care of trees in an urban forest environment.

Work involves pruning tree limbs, removing diseased and /or dead trees from city parks and other property. Job

Description:

Overview The Forestry Worker prunes, plants, maintains, and cares for the trees, shrubs, and other foliage planted within the City. Essential Functions 1 Maintains, plants, cares for, waters, prunes, and generally monitors all foliage, trees, and shrubs planted within the urban environment of the City; performs manual labor in the care and maintenance of all trees and related.

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. Knowledge and

Skills:

1 General Arboriculture methods and tree maintenance and care 2 Knowledge of the use and care of hand and power tools, such as jackhammer, cement mixer, and power auger. 3 Knowledge of surface preparation and adaptability of various surface materials. 4 May require standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.

5 Knowledge of custodial, carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanics, landscaping, and specialized equipment. 6 Ability to receive oral and written instructions. 7 Ability to perform math calculations. Read charts and maintain written records. 8 Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods. 9 Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment.

10 Establish and maintain strong working relationships. Minimum

Qualifications:

Experience:

Two (2) years tree maintenance

experience:

(e.g. pruning, trimming, planting and removal of trees License and Certifications Valid driver’s license with good driving record. Must obtain class A or B Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within probationary period. Other

Requirements:

Subject to inclement weather conditions. Availability to work twenty-four (24/7) on- call status. Salary Range $21.67 - $23.60 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon

qualifications:

City of Dallas is an Equal

Opportunity:

Employer. The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.

We offer:

growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community. Questions? Contact our recruiting departments: Civil Service - civilserviceinfo@dallascityhall.com Talent - Acquisition hrtalent@dallas.gov