Arborist I: Prune, Plant & Protect City Trees

The International Society of Arboriculture, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Madison's Streets and Urban Forestry Division is seeking Arborists to care for city trees, including pruning, insect/disease treatment, and planting.

Two Arborist 1 vacancies are being filled; a trainee designation starts at $58,405.88, while an Arborist 1 starts at $63,871.08, with salary steps and loan forgiveness options. Diversity and inclusion are encouraged in applying.

Qualifications

• The current recruitment is to fill two (2) vacant positions
• This recruitment will create an eligible list that will be used to fill additional Arborist 1 positions that may become vacant in the next six (6) months
• The designation of Arborist Trainee (starting annual salary is $58,405.88) will be given to an employee who does not possess technical tree climbing skills with ropes and harness or who otherwise lacks all minimum qualifications for the Arborist 1 classification.
• An employee with technical tree climbing skills using ropes and harness and who possesses all of the minimum qualifications for the Arborist 1 classification will be hired as an Arborist 1 (starting annual salary is $63,871.08); to be determined at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prune and remove trees in the public right of way and on other City properties and perform other tasks related to the care and treatment of city trees.
• Provide information to the public concerning tree pruning and related tree care activities.
• Prune small trees from the ground using a pole saw, hand pruner, or pole pruner.
• Ascend trees using ladders, rope and harness, or other methods.
• Prune or cut branches using chain saws, handsaws, or other equipment.
• Perform tree maintenance with an aerial tower or rope and harness.
• Operate brush chippers, large log hauling trucks, and pull trailers.
• Conduct related inspections and identify and treat diseases, tree injuries, and infestations.
• Prune and remove decayed, diseased, and infested tree parts.
• Prune and/or repair trees damaged by vehicles and storms.
• Apply pesticides for insect or disease issues.
• Pickup, prepare, and plant new trees in the public right of way, and other City-owned properties.
• Operate auger, bobcat, toolcat, forklift, tractor, dump truck, and other related tree planting equipment.
• Use shovels, steel t-posts, and rakes to plant trees.
• Mulch and water newly planted trees.
• Operate, perform related safety checks, and assist in the maintenance of aerial towers, assigned vehicles, chain saws, and other equipment.
• Operate snow removal equipment such as snow plow, snow blower, shovel, bobcat, and toolcat.
• Perform related work as required.

Job description

The City of Madison's Streets and Urban Forestry Division is seeking Arborists to care for city trees, including pruning, insect/disease treatment, and planting.

Two Arborist 1 vacancies are being filled; a trainee designation starts at $58,405.88, while an Arborist 1 starts at $63,871.08, with salary steps and loan forgiveness options. Diversity and inclusion are encouraged in applying.