Forestry Worker-; Park and Recreation - Non-Civil Service

Forestry Worker-Multiple Locations (Park and Recreation - Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas

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Performs a variety of skilled, strenuous labor duties that involve the care of trees in an urban forest environment. Work involves pruning tree limbs, removing diseased and/or dead trees from city parks and other property.

• Maintains, plants, cares for, waters, prunes, and generally monitors all foliage, trees, and shrubs planted within the urban environment of the City; performs manual labor in the care and maintenance of all trees and related.
• Receives work orders and requests from the City, other departments, or community members and performs necessary care using the appropriate tools; ensures trees are kept in tip-top health for a better environment and to be safe for the public.
• Plans, digs, spaces, and stakes large trees and other foliage; waters and ensures the proper care for all newly planted trees and shrubs; monitors height clearances and other standards and regulations; performs storm and other emergency clean up and care.
• Operates heavy and light equipment in various weather and inclement situations; identifies hazardous situations and mitigates risks; communicates with the community and general public concerning work orders and requests.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment; checks for cleanliness of tools and equipment; ensures all chainsaws, lift trucks, and wood chippers are in operable condition.
• Drives and operates City trucks to transport workers, materials, and equipment to and from job sites.
• Performs all other work as needed or assigned.

• General arboriculture methods and tree maintenance and care.
• Knowledge of the use and care of hand and power tools, such as jackhammer, cement mixer, and power auger.
• Knowledge of surface preparation and adaptability of various surface materials.
• May require standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.
• Knowledge of custodial, carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanics, landscaping, and specialized equipment.
• Ability to receive oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform math calculations; read charts and maintain written records.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships.

Two (2) years tree maintenance experience (pruning, trimming, planting and removal of trees).

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must obtain class A or B Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within probationary period.

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

$21.67 - $23.60 per hour. The salary listed is the starting range; the amount offered will depend on qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.