Urban Forestry Arborist — Tree Care & Emergency Response

City of Waukesha; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waukesha seeks a forestry professional to manage a variety of tree maintenance tasks on city properties, including planting, pruning and removal as needed. Schedule is 7:00am – 3:30pm with occasional nights and weekends.

Starting hourly rate is $24.5799, about $51,126.12 annually. Licensed requirements include a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) and a Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator license within one year, plus CPR/First Aid, and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Pass a written exam assessing knowledge.
• Perform light to heavy physical tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Perform aerial operations; climb and work in trees using ladders, ropes and/or other equipment.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol tests pre‑ and post‑hire.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification within one year of hire.
• Forklift certification within one year of hire.
• Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) within one year of hire.
• Pesticide applicator license (Category 3, Ornamentals and Turf) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of tree maintenance, including planting, pruning, inspecting, treating, fertilizing, caring for and removal as necessary.
• Diagnoses tree issues (disease, infestation, environmental) and assists in identifying trees in need of treatment, removal and/or replacement.
• Assists in the selection of trees for planting and the lay‑out of new tree plantings.
• Communicates with vendors in ordering products related to forestry.
• Communicates with citizens about tree‑related issues.
• Available some nights/weekends for emergency tree response and snow events.
• Trains new full‑time and seasonal employees in tree‑related procedures and use of equipment.
• Completes tree surveys, inventories and tree conditions assessments as directed.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on tools, equipment and machinery.
• Assists with special events set up and clean up.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Snow removal

Safety compliance

Education

Commercial Driver’s License (Class A)

Pesticide applicator license (Category 3)

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Forklift certification

Job description

The City of Waukesha seeks a forestry professional to manage a variety of tree maintenance tasks on city properties, including planting, pruning and removal as needed. Schedule is 7:00am – 3:30pm with occasional nights and weekends.

Starting hourly rate is $24.5799, about $51,126.12 annually. Licensed requirements include a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) and a Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator license within one year, plus CPR/First Aid, and forklift certification.