Arborist & Equipment Lead — Tree Care

City of Elmhurst; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

IMRF retirement

Job summary

The City of Elmhurst seeks a full-time Tree Maintenance Worker to operate and maintain a range of medium to heavy equipment for pruning, trimming and removing trees, and related grounds work.

Responsibilities include pesticide applications, safe operation of saws and lifts, routine reporting, and overtime as needed. CDL, pesticide license, and valid driver’s license are required; Arborist license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years Arboricultural field experience; one year in operation of medium-heavy equipment preferred.
• CDL Class A with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsement required within one year of hire.
• State Pesticide Operator’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Arborist License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tree-related equipment (saws, stump removers, aerial lifts, climbing gear).
• Perform tree maintenance: pruning, trimming, planting, removal of damaged trees.
• Apply pesticides using proper techniques.
• Report equipment issues and perform routine maintenance.
• Work overtime and emergency call-out as needed.
• Maintain safe work areas and follow safety programs.

Skills

Customer service

Forestry knowledge

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Attentive to instructions

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma

CDL Class A with Air Brake & Tanker Endorsement

Pesticide Operator’s License

Certified Arborist License (preferred)

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The City of Elmhurst seeks a full-time Tree Maintenance Worker to operate and maintain a range of medium to heavy equipment for pruning, trimming and removing trees, and related grounds work.

Responsibilities include pesticide applications, safe operation of saws and lifts, routine reporting, and overtime as needed. CDL, pesticide license, and valid driver’s license are required; Arborist license preferred.