Urban Forestry Technician I

City of Foley; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance

Premium health benefits paid by City

Family coverage 50% paid by City

Job summary

The City of Foley is seeking an entry level ROW worker to clear rights‑of‑way by trimming and maintaining trees using chainsaws, pole saws, hedgers, and other equipment. The role reports to the ROW/Urb. Forestry Crew Leader in the Street Department.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing traffic control, maintaining gear, and communicating with the public and staff. Requires a valid driver’s license and eventual CDL within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Must obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment to clear and maintain rights‑of‑way trees.
• Maintains all equipment and keeps it in ready condition.
• Performs traffic control using cones and signs per MUTCD; wears PPE.
• Interacts with the public and various department staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Chainsaw operation

Traffic control

Equipment maintenance

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Chainsaws

Pole saws

Limb truck

Dingo

Job description

Job Summary

This position is an entry level position responsible for clearing rights-of-way under the direction of the ROW/Urban Forestry Crew Leader. The primary responsibilities include trimming and maintaining all trees in the rights-of-way utilizing chainsaws, pole saws, hedgers, loaders, a limb truck, and dingo. Reports to the Street Dept ROW/Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Operates a chainsaw, pole saw, hedger, loader, limb truck, and dingo to clear and maintain rights-of-way of by trimming and maintaining all trees.
• Maintains all equipment and keeps in ready condition.
• Places traffic cones and/or uses of traffic signs and flags to perform traffic control in accordance with the MUTCD manual, wearing proper safety vest and PPE, as needed.
• Interacts and communicates with a wide variety of groups and individuals to include the general public, supervisors from all departments, co-workers, and office staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Special Qualifications

Valid Driver's License is required.

Must obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one year of hire..

Benefits

• The City's group insurance is currently through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.
• The employees’ health, vision, hearing and dental premiums are paid in full by the City.
• The City pays 50% of family coverage.
• The employee cost for family health, vision and hearing is $67.47 per semi-monthly deduction cycle and dental is $10.00 per semi-monthly deduction cycle.
• See enclosed booklets in your onboarding plan for coverage details.
• NOTE If family coverage is desired, 2 deductions must be made from check or paid in full prior to effective date of coverage.
• The total monthly cost for family health and dental coverage is $154.94.