Urban Forestry Technician I

City of Foley, AL; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Foley, AL is seeking an entry level ROW worker to clear rights-of-way under supervision. You will operate chainsaws, pole saws, hedgers, loaders, limb truck and dingo to trim and maintain trees along streets, while keeping equipment in good condition.

Responsibilities include traffic control per MUTCD, wearing PPE, and coordinating with the public and city staff. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required; you must obtain a Class B 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.
• Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check (including driving history), pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate chainsaw, pole saw, hedger, loader, limb truck, and dingo to clear and maintain rights-of-way by trimming and maintaining all trees.
• Maintain all equipment and keep in ready condition.
• Place traffic cones and/or use traffic signs and flags to perform traffic control in accordance with the MUTCD, wearing proper PPE.
• Interact with the public, supervisors from all departments, co-workers, and office staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Chainsaw operation

Tree trimming

Equipment maintenance

Traffic control

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CDL Class B (within 1 year)

Limb truck operation

Dingo operation

Loader operation

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.

The City of Foley provides excellent benefits including paid health, dental, and life insurance, retirement through State of Alabama Retirement Systems, disability income coverage, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and annual merit raises. Successful applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check (including driving history), pre-employment physical and drug screen.