Senior Arborist - Tree Care & Safety Lead

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Senior Arborist in the Forestry Section of the Park & Recreation Department. The role supports crew leaders in essential tree care and monitors team performance while ensuring a safe environment for staff and the public.

Responsibilities include interpreting landscape plans, verifying surveys, and ensuring pruning/planting standards are followed. Fort Worth offers benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED.
• Three (3) years of responsible experience in field construction, tree maintenance, tree climbing, or other operational activities related to Forestry.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B).
• ISA Certified Arborist (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Proper pruning and removal of limbs, trees and stumps in a safe and efficient manner.
• Knowledge and experience operating equipment used in tree pruning and removals.
• Identification of occupational hazards and ability to instruct based on standard safety practices.
• Training, monitoring and evaluation of subordinate staff.
• Operating and troubleshooting forestry-related equipment (chainsaws, blowers, chippers, bucket trucks, etc.).
• Expertise in using assigned equipment and safety devices.
• Ability to work in trees at extreme heights using aerial lifts, elevated platforms and using rope and saddle methods.
• Comprehension and interpretation of landscape plan sets and tree surveys.
• Inspecting completed tree work ensuring compliance to proper standards and specifications.
• Participating in job site cleanup (raking, sweeping, shoveling debris); feeding brush and logs into a chipper.
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the Forestry Section

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Senior Arborist in the Forestry Section of the Park & Recreation Department. The role supports crew leaders in essential tree care and monitors team performance while ensuring a safe environment for staff and the public.

Responsibilities include interpreting landscape plans, verifying surveys, and ensuring pruning/planting standards are followed. Fort Worth offers benefits and opportunities for professional development.