Parks Forestry Laborer

Cityofdubuque; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cityofdubuque is looking for a dedicated individual to assist with urban tree canopy maintenance in Dubuque, Iowa. Responsibilities include tree planting, pruning, and removal, as well as operating vehicles and tools necessary for these tasks.

This role requires a high school diploma and experience with equipment operation. Ideal candidates will have a Class B CDL and knowledge of tree species. The position entails outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience operating light or medium duty trucks and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Forestry staff with tree maintenance, pruning, and removal.
• Operate trucks and equipment; and manual and power tools.
• Provide traffic control and assist in stump grinding operations.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Maintenance

Multilimb Coordination and Manual Dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Light and medium duty trucks

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect the urban tree canopy; operate light and medium duty trucks and equipment and perform unskilled and semi‑skilled work in the planting, trimming, and removal of publicly owned trees; and perform related work as required. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work effectively as a member of a team; desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork; and is able to follow a management style that is input oriented and values fairness, problem solving and the development of partnerships.

JOB DUTIES

• Assist Forestry staff with tree maintenance, pruning and removal.
• Perform arboricultural ground worker tasks.
• Drag tree branches and feed brush chipper.
• Assist staff with planting, mulching and watering trees.
• Operate trucks and equipment; and manual and power tools.
• Inspect vehicles, and equipment to determine condition or maintenance needs.
• Clean equipment or facilities; and job site.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Provide traffic control.
• Assist in stump grinding operations.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Use time and attendance software and other records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Equipment Operation – Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of diesel, gas and battery powered equipment.
• Maintenance – Knowledge of materials, equipment, tools and techniques used in removing and maintaining trees.
• Multilimb Coordination and Manual Dexterity – Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, crouching or kneeling; and holding or moving items with your hands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience operating light or medium duty trucks and equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement.
• Experience removing and maintaining trees.
• Knowledge of native tree and shrub species.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties require working outside in inclement weather; and medium to heavy work with occasional heavy lifting.

FLSA STATUS

Non‑exempt

SUPERVISORY STATUS

None