Shade Tree Apprentice: Field Tree Care & Snow Removal

NJLM; East Brunswick Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension

Job summary

East Brunswick Township is accepting applications for a full-time Skilled Worker/Shade Tree Apprentice in the Department of Parks & Recreation. The role involves maintenance and removal of township shade trees in parks and rights-of-way, operating multiple truck types and machinery, and performing snow removal.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; a valid NJ driver’s license is required, with CDL preferred. The position offers health/dental insurance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid NJ driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Ability to operate loaders and plant/maintain trees.
• Ability to work in adverse weather and around vehicular traffic.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and assorted machinery such as woodchippers, chainsaws, stump grinders, and snow blowers.
• Maintain and remove public shade trees in township parks, properties, or rights-of-way.
• Clear view obstructions in public right-of-way and perform snow removal for walkways, lots, and streets.
• Organize work zones, trucks, and equipment; perform site cleanup.

Skills

Operate loaders

Tree planting & maintenance

Rigging & lowering techniques

Equipment maintenance

On-call emergencies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

East Brunswick Township is accepting applications for a full-time Skilled Worker/Shade Tree Apprentice in the Department of Parks & Recreation. The role involves maintenance and removal of township shade trees in parks and rights-of-way, operating multiple truck types and machinery, and performing snow removal.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; a valid NJ driver’s license is required, with CDL preferred. The position offers health/dental insurance and a pension plan.