Foreman A/Tree Care

Wellesley; Wellesley (MA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Wellesley is seeking a Foreman A/Tree Care to supervise daily operations for the urban forest, open spaces, and rights-of-way. You will lead crews of two to four workers and ensure work meets all Town, state, federal, and industry standards.

This role requires four years of arboricultural experience and two years in supervision (or a relevant college degree with work experience). A CDL with air brake, licenses, and arborist credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional arboricultural experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience or a college degree in agriculture/forestry with related work experience.
• MA Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Hoisting Engineer’s License Class 1C and 2B.
• Pesticide Applicator’s License Category #36 Tree and Ornamentals.
• MCA or ISA Certified Arborist credential.
• CPR Certification.
• Electric Hazards Awareness Program Training.
• Knowledge of tree and shrub identification, pruning, and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-line supervision and oversight of daily operation and maintenance programs for the Town’s urban forest, open spaces, and rights-of-way.
• Manage crews of two to four workers in tree maintenance and ensure compliance with Town, state, federal and industry standards.
• Oversee outdoor work in all weather conditions and participate in snow and ice operations, stand-by, emergency, and weekend duties as needed.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Supervisory experience

Outdoor work

Safety compliance

Education

College degree in agriculture/forestry

MA Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

Hoisting Engineer’s License Class 1C and 2B

Pesticide Applicator’s License Category #36 Tree and Ornamentals

ISA/MC A Certified Arborist

CPR Certification

Electric Hazards Awareness Program Training

Job description

Job Opportunities

The Town of Wellesley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.

Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent and/or the General Foreman, the Foreman A/Tree Care is responsible for the front-line supervision and oversight of daily operation and maintenance programs to manage the Town’s urban forest, open spaces, and rights-of-way. The incumbent leads crews of two to four skilled and unskilled workers in tree maintenance and ensures all work complies with Town, state, federal and industry standards. This position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions and participation in snow and ice operations, stand-by, emergency, and weekend duties as needed.

Qualifications: Four (4) years of professional arboricultural experience and two (2) years of supervisory experience or a combination of a colleg e degree in agriculture or forestry and work experience. MA Class B CDL with air brake endorsement, Hoisting Engineer’s License Class 1C and 2B, Pesticide Applicator’s License Category #36 Tree and Ornamentals, MCA or ISA Certified Arborist credential, CPR Certification, and Electric Hazards Awareness Program Training. Knowledge of tree and shrub identification, pruning, and climbing.

Salary range: $31.02 – $41.64 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Open until filled. AA/EOE