Urban Forestry Technician I

Job Posting

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'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.