Maintenance Driver Lead - Parks Forestry

St. Louis County, MO; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team within the Forestry Crew of the Parks and Recreation Department, where you will lead skilled work in tree maintenance and landscaping. This role involves supervising a specialized crew, operating heavy machinery, and ensuring the health of our natural resources. With a focus on safety and industry standards, you will assess job sites, coordinate tasks, and engage with various departments. The position offers a competitive hourly wage with benefits, including generous Paid Time Off. If you are passionate about forestry and have the skills to lead a team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in forestry/tree trimming, including supervisory role.
• Possession of a valid Class A CDL is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialized crew in tree trimming and maintenance.
• Operate heavy equipment and supervise lower level workers.

Skills

Forestry/tree trimming

Supervisory skills

Heavy equipment operation

Communication

Education

Three years of experience in forestry/tree trimming

Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

I.S.A. Certified Arborist Credential

Tools

Aerial bucket truck

Crane

Chain saws

Bobcat

Water & dump trucks

Job description

This position will be working within the Forestry Crew of the Department of Parks and Recreation leading a specialized crew. The Maintenance Driver Lead supervises and performs lead skilled work in the Forestry division trimming and pruning trees, removes dead, dying and hazardous trees per industry standard practices. Responsible for making assessment and coordinating daily job site duties. Uses appropriate Equipment (Aerial bucket truck, Crane, Chain Saws, and rigging equipment, etc.). As needed, work with outside agencies and other Departments within St. Louis County in providing technical and supervisory resources.

Installs landscaping by planting trees and shrubs. Delegate aftercare maintenance on new and existing tree plantings. Uses appropriate equipment (water & dump trucks & Bobcat). Communicate, assign and perform daily tasks associated with Arboriculture.

The typical starting salary is $23.10 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit this link.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit this link.

Essential Function Examples

1. Operate heavy equipment, vehicles and machinery requiring a Commercial Drivers License in maintenance activities.
2. Lead lower level workers operating heavy equipment.
3. Perform administrative tasks associated with the supervision of worksites, projects and staff.
4. Repair and replace asphalt roadways and surfaces.
5. Maintain, repair or install concrete structures or surfaces.

Marginal Function Example

1. Care for and clean designated indoor and outdoor areas.
2. Provide care and propagation for trees, shrubs, turf and plants.
3. Remove snow and ice.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Three years of experience in forestry/tree trimming or related work, including one year in a lead or supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.

I.S.A. Certified Arborist Credential preferred but not required.

Selection and Appointment

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

How to Apply

Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at this link. We only accept online applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at [phone] for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
[phone]
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: [phone]
www.stlouiscountymo.gov