Forestry Maintenance Worker

City of Muskogee, OK - Muskogee, OK

Full-time

Muskogee, OK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Forestry Maintenance Worker is responsible for the participation in transplanting, removing, and maintaining trees and other vegetation on City property and City right-of-way. This position involves operating various types of machinery and participating in a comprehensive program for ongoing tree maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operates various types of machinery including stump removers, brush chippers, tree spades, chain saws and aerial lift vehicles.
• Participates in transplanting, removing and maintaining trees and other horticulture on City property.
• Assists in maintaining a comprehensive program of ongoing tree maintenance including fertilizing, chemical treatment, watering, transplanting, diagnosing, and removing.
• Participates in organizing annual ceremonies and events.
• Performs other tasks peculiar to department as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
• Two (2) years of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades, preferably including some work experience involving horticulture and the operation of light to medium construction equipment.
• General knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied semiskilled maintenance and horticulture work in forestry management.
• Good knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work and the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• Ability to utilize and instruct others in operation of common forestry equipment including stump removers, brush chippers, tree spades, chain saws and aerial lift vehicles.
• Necessary skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.

Benefits

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class B Commercial Driver's license (or ability to obtain one within nine (9) months of appointment).
• Must have (or obtain within six months of hire) Oklahoma Certified Chemical Applicator's License.