Forestry Maintenance Technician - Field Operations

City of Columbia SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The City of Columbia is seeking a maintenance worker to support the operations of the Parks/Facilities division. The role requires heavy physical work, including frequent lifting and operating chainsaws and related equipment.

You will perform routine maintenance, load materials, inspect and maintain tools, and assist in truck operations as part of a dynamic team. A valid SC driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Some chainsaw experience preferred.
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Prunes or removes trees in City rights-of-way and on other properties as directed.
• Operates small and large chain saws, wood chippers, stump grinders and other tools and equipment as necessary to complete assigned duties.
• Loads / unloads materials onto vehicles.
• Cleans and removes debris from work sites.
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department.
• Performs general manual labor tasks as required.
• Assists in maintaining assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and simple repair work as required.
• Drives and operates trucks and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks.
• Installs, tests and repairs service lines.
• Performs duties in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Assists co-workers with various duties as required.
• Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Chainsaw experience

Manual labor

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

The City of Columbia is seeking a maintenance worker to support the operations of the Parks/Facilities division. The role requires heavy physical work, including frequent lifting and operating chainsaws and related equipment.

You will perform routine maintenance, load materials, inspect and maintain tools, and assist in truck operations as part of a dynamic team. A valid SC driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED are required.