Forestry Maintenance Worker

City of Muskogee; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Muskogee is seeking a Forestry Maintenance Worker to transplant, remove, and maintain trees and vegetation on City property and rights-of-way. The role operates stump removers, chippers, tree spades, and aerial lifts, and supports a broad tree maintenance program.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and two years in trades/maintenance, plus a Class B CDL and Chemical Applicator License. Outdoors work with varied weather and regular hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2 years' trades/maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of forestry maintenance tools and safety practices.
• Ability to operate forestry equipment including stump removers, chippers, tree spades, chain saws and aerial lifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate stump removers, brush chippers, tree spades, chain saws, and aerial lift vehicles.
• Transplant, remove, and maintain trees on City property.
• Assist in a comprehensive tree maintenance program (fertilizing, chemical treatment, watering, diagnosing, removing).
• Participate in organizing annual ceremonies and events.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the department.
• Must report to work regularly and on time.

Skills

Manual labor

Forestry equipment operation

Safety practices

Public relations

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oklahoma Class B CDL

Oklahoma Certified Chemical Applicator's License

Job description

Purpose Of The Classification

Responsible for the participation of transplanting, removing and maintaining trees and other vegetation on City property and City right-of-way.

• Operates various types of machinery including stump removers, brush chippers, tree spades, chain saws and aerial lift vehicles.
• Participates in transplanting, removing and maintaining trees and other horticulture on City property.
• Assists in maintaining a comprehensive program or ongoing tree maintenance to including fertilizing, chemical treatment, watering, transplanting, diagnosing, and removing.
• Participates in organizing annual ceremonies and events.
• Performs other tasks peculiar to department as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

Essential Tasks

• Operates various types of machinery including stump removers, brush chippers, tree spades, chain saws and aerial lift vehicles.
• Participates in transplanting, removing and maintaining trees and other horticulture on City property.
• Assists in maintaining a comprehensive program or ongoing tree maintenance to including fertilizing, chemical treatment, watering, transplanting, diagnosing, and removing.
• Participates in organizing annual ceremonies and events.
• Performs other tasks peculiar to department as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

Reporting Relationships

The Forestry Maintenance Worker reports directly to the Forestry Supervisor. The Forestry Maintenance Worker does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsiblities.

Qualifications

Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, and two (2) years of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades, preferably including some work experience involving horticulture and the operation of light to medium construction equipment.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: General knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied semiskilled maintenance and horticulture work in forestry management including use of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and understanding of soil types. Good knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work and the safe and efficient operation of equipment; and safe work practices. Ability to utilize and instruct others in operation of common forestry equipment including stump removers, brush chippers, tree spades, chain saws and aerial lift vehicles. Necessary skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case-by-case basis, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include frequent walking, and standing; frequent lifting over 60 pounds; frequent carrying of objects weighing over 60 pounds; constant reaching, handling, balancing, stooping, twisting and kneeling. Occasional crawling. Vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks. Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential. Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B Commercial Driver’s license. Must have (or obtain within six months of hire) Oklahoma Certified Chemical Applicator's License.

Internal candidates must receive at least an “average” on each rating on the internal evaluation form. If the internal candidate receives a written reprimand their application will not be considered for six (6) months. If the internal candidate received a suspension or demotion their application will not be considered for twelve (12) months.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work in this classification is primarily outdoors. Will travel to other City locations. Exposure to wet, hot, cold and/or humid conditions.

WORK HOURS:

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

PAY GRADE:

34

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”