Forestry Worker Dallas Water Utilities-Civil Service

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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.

The Forestry Worker prunes, plants, maintains, and cares for the trees, shrubs, and other foliage planted within the City.

• 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 equipment.
• 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 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 risk and potential safety situations; communicates with 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 site.
• 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 (e.g., pruning, trimming, planting and removal of trees).

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Must obtain class A or B Texas commercial driver's license (CDL) within probationary period.

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

$45,073.60 - $49,088.00
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.