Forestry Maintenance Worker

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.