Forestry Laborer - Temporary 2026 Term

Urban Tree Canopy Maintenance Worker

General summary: Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect the urban tree canopy; operate light and medium duty trucks and equipment and performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in the planting, trimming, and removal of publicly owned trees; and perform related work as required.

The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work effectively as a member of a team; desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork; and is able to follow a management style that is input oriented and values fairness, problem solving and the development of partnerships.

Job Duties

• Assist forestry staff with tree maintenance, pruning and removal.
• Perform arboricultural ground worker tasks.
• Drag tree branches and feed brush chipper.
• Assist staff with planting, mulching and watering trees.
• Operate trucks and equipment; and manual and power tools.
• Inspect vehicles, and equipment to determine condition or maintenance needs.
• Clean equipment or facilities; and job site.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Provide traffic control.
• Assist in stump grinding operations.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Use time and attendance software and other records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Equipment Operation – Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of diesel, gas and battery powered equipment.
• Maintenance - Knowledge of materials, equipment, tools and techniques used in removing and maintaining trees.
• Multilimb Coordination and Manual Dexterity - Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, crouching or kneeling; and holding or moving items with your hands.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience operating light or medium duty trucks and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of a Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement.
• Experience removing and maintaining trees
• Knowledge of native tree and shrub species.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions: Duties require working outside in inclement weather; and medium to heavy work with occasional heavy lifting.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Supervisory Status: None