Forestry Laborer - Temporary 2026 Term

$19.01 per hour

Access Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

City of Dubuque

1 Positions

ID: Temporary2026-FL

Posted On 02/07/2026

Refreshed On 07/12/2026

Job Overview

Position Summary

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

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

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City of Dubuque Human Resources Department

Human Resources Department, Human Resources Department

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