Laborer I - Forestry

Nebraska.gov; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in Lincoln Parks & Recreation as a Forestry Laborer I, where you'll work outdoors maintaining public trees and performing snow removal tasks. This entry-level position offers opportunities for advancement into Arborist roles. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, with benefits starting immediately, including paid vacation, holidays, and comprehensive medical coverage. If you have a passion for nature and teamwork, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Holidays

Personal Convenience Days

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Combination of training and experience in tree maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public street trees in right-of-way, medians, and parks.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain all equipment and tools.

Skills

Tree Maintenance

Equipment Operation

Snow Removal

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Aerial Lift Trucks

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

If you enjoy working outdoors with trees and equipment used specifically for tree work, the Forestry Laborer I may be the perfect role for you! Don't miss this opportunity to join the Lincoln Parks & Recreation Forestry section in this entry level position. We do not climb, but use aerial lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools. Advancement potential into Arborist I positions are frequent possibilities.

Possession of a Nebraska Certified Pesticide Applicator License is desired.

What You'll Do

• Work as part of a crew, maintaining public street trees (in right-of-way, medians, and parks)
• Perform snow removal tasks
• Inspect, operate, and maintain all equipment and tools to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently

Work Schedule
Full time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent and any combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Necessary Special Requirement
A valid Driver's License

Why Join Us?

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation and sick leave that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• Refer to the benefits tab for more benefits information.