Arborist & Tree Care Technician

Town-of-West-Springfiel; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Town-of-West-Springfiel seeks a skilled forestry worker to manage tree removal, trimming and maintenance within municipal properties. The role requires climbing, operating aerial lifts and heavy equipment, and ensuring safety procedures while protecting utilities and public spaces.

Responsibilities include planting and transplanting trees, maintaining tools, and performing labor tasks as needed; the position demands physical fitness, reliability, and compliance with town regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of related training or experience.
• Two years' experience operating heavy automotive equipment or equivalent.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License Class B with air brakes; hazmat and tanker endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove dead, diseased, dying, broken, and interfering branches using aerial lift, ropes and ladders.
• Operate skyworkers, log splitters, chippers and related equipment.
• Trim trees for clearance of overhead utilities, street lights, signs and traffic.
• Assist in planting, cultivating, transplanting and removal of trees and shrubs.
• Maintain and repair tools and equipment.
• Perform tasks normally assigned to a laborer or skilled laborer.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

Horticulture knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Municipal grounds knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of vocational training or related education

Heavy equipment operation experience

Tools

Aerial lift

Chippers

Skyworkers

Rigging equipment

Log splitters

Job description

Town-of-West-Springfiel seeks a skilled forestry worker to manage tree removal, trimming and maintenance within municipal properties. The role requires climbing, operating aerial lifts and heavy equipment, and ensuring safety procedures while protecting utilities and public spaces.

Responsibilities include planting and transplanting trees, maintaining tools, and performing labor tasks as needed; the position demands physical fitness, reliability, and compliance with town regulations.