City of Dallas

ForestryWorker

$45–49k Dallas, Texas, United States
The Brief

“Forestry Worker at City of Dallas. Skills: pruning, planting, maintaining, caring for trees, removing diseased and /or dead trees, operating heavy and light equipment, driving and operating City trucks, preventative maintenance and minor repairs. Performs a variety of skilled, strenuous labor duties that involve the care of trees in an urban forest environment.. Prunes tree limbs, removes diseased and /or dead trees from city parks and other property.”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Identifies hazardous situations and mitigates risk and potential safety.

Eligibility Requirements

Subject to inclement weather conditions., Availability to work twenty-four (24/7) on- call status.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Two (2) years tree maintenance experience (e. g. pruning, trimming, planting and removal of trees.), Valid driver's license with good driving record., Must obtain class A or Texas commercial driver's license (CDL) within probationary period., Availability to work twenty-four (24/7) on- call status., Subject to inclement weather conditions.

What You'll Do.

Performs a variety of skilled

strenuous labor duties that involve the care of trees in an urban forest environment.

removes diseased and /or dead trees from city parks and other property.

and generally monitors all foliage

and shrubs planted within the urban environment.

Performs manual labor in the care and maintenance of all trees and related.

Receives work orders and requests from the City

or community members and performs necessary care using the appropriate.

Ensures trees are kept in tip top health for a better environment and safe for the public.

and stakes large trees and other.

Waters and ensures the proper care for all newly planted trees and monitors height clearances and other standards.

Performs storm and other emergency clean up and care.

Operates heavy and light equipment in various weather and inclement.

Identifies hazardous situations and mitigates risk and potential safety.

Communicates with community and general public concerning work orders and requests.

Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to.

Checks for cleanliness of tools and ensures all chainsaws

and wood chippers are in operable condition.

Drives and operates City trucks to transport workers

and equipment to and from jobsite.

Perform all other work as needed or assigned.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicates with community and general public concerning work orders and requests.

Communication Scope

Communicates with community and general public concerning work orders and requests.

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